We Strangers
2024 American film
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We Strangers is a 2024 American drama film, written and directed by Anu Valia in her film directorial debut. It stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Tina Lifford, Sarah Goldberg, Maria Dizzia, Kara Young, Hari Dhillon, Paul Adelstein and Mischa Reddy.
- Olivia Wingate
- Alex Bach
- Zach Spicer
- Joy Jorgensen
- Miranda Kahn
- John Marshall
- Gordon Strain
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| Directed by | Anu Valia |
| Written by | Anu Valia |
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| Cinematography | Charlotte Hornsby |
| Edited by | James Codoyannis |
| Music by | Jay Wadley |
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| Distributed by | Quiver Distribution |
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Running time | 80 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $9,526[2] |
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024. It was released on August 22, 2025, by Quiver Distribution.
Cast
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Ray Martin
- Tina Lifford as Willie Martin
- Sarah Goldberg as Tracy Patel
- Maria Dizzia as Jean Laich
- Kara Young as Mari Winters
- Hari Dhillon as Neeraj Patel
- Paul Adelstein as Ed Laich
- Mischa Reddy as Sunny Patel
Production
In July 2021, it was announced Anu Valia would direct the film from a screenplay she wrote, with Olivia Wingate set to serve as producer.[3] The film has received support from Cinereach,[4] Hamptons International Film Festival,[5] Tribeca Film Institute,[6] In April 2023, it was announced Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Sarah Goldberg had joined the cast of the film, with principal photography taking place in Indiana.[7][8]
Release
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.[9] It was released on August 22, 2025.[10]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 85% of 13 critics' reviews are positive.[11]
On IndieWire, Christian Zilko rated it an A− writing that "Valia masterfully illustrates the tensions among the complex system of social graces that fuel elite society."[12] On Austin Chronicle, Dex Wesley Parra wrote: "Even if at times certain conceits need refinement, the bold choices and ideas presented strike such a singular tone that it’s hard not to look forward to more from this filmmaker."[13]