All of Us Strangers (2023)
All of Us Strangers is a 2023 British romantic fantasy film directed and written by Andrew Haigh. The film stars Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Claire Foy, and Jamie Bell. It is based on the 1987 novel Strangers by Taichi Yamada and explores themes of love, loss, and memory through a unique narrative lens.
Plot Summary
The story centers around Adam, played by Andrew Scott, a screenwriter living in a nearly empty tower block in contemporary London. One night, he meets his mysterious neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal), which disrupts his solitary life. As their relationship develops, Adam finds himself drawn back to his childhood home, where he encounters his parents (portrayed by Claire Foy and Jamie Bell), who appear to be living as they did on the day they died 30 years ago. This surreal reunion forces Adam to confront his past and the profound grief he has carried since their loss.
