We Strangers

2024 American film

We Strangers

Directed by| Anu Valia
Written by| Anu Valia
Produced by|

* Olivia Wingate
* Alex Bach
* Zach Spicer
* Joy Jorgensen
* Miranda Kahn
* John Marshall
* Gordon Strain

Starring|

* Kirby Howell-Baptiste
* Tina Lifford
* Sarah Goldberg
* Maria Dizzia
* Kara Young
* Hari Dhillon
* Paul Adelstein
* Mischa Reddy

Cinematography| Charlotte Hornsby
Edited by| James Codoyannis
Music by| Jay Wadley

Production
companies

* Pigasus Pictures
* Wingate Media
* Mirmade
* Killjoy Films

Release date

* March 9, 2024 (2024-03-09) (SXSW)

Running time

| 80 minutes[1]
Country| United States
Language| English

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.

It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.

## Cast

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* 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

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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.[2] The film has received support from Cinereach,[3] Hamptons International Film Festival,[4] Tribeca Film Institute,[5] 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.[6][7]

## Release

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It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.[8]

## References

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1. ^ "We Strangers". South by Southwest. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
2. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 20, 2021). "Olivia Wingate Launches Wingate Media, Unveils Film & TV Development Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
3. ^ "We Strangers". Cinereach. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
4. ^ "HIFF 2018 Screenwriters Lab Participants + Mentors". Hamptons International Film Festival. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
5. ^ "We Strangers". Tribeca Film Institute. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
6. ^ Welch, Rebecca (April 18, 2023). "Kick Off 2023 By Getting Cast in Films With Paul Mescal, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and More". Backstage. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
7. ^ Lavalee, Eric (November 17, 2023). "Festival Predictions 2024 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: Anu Valia's We Strangers". Ion Cinema. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
8. ^ Complex, Valerie (January 10, 2024). "SXSW Lineup Sets 'The Fall Guy', '3 Body Problem' Among Fest's 2024 World Premieres As First Titles Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2024.

## External links

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* We Strangers at IMDb