ALL OF US STRANGERS

Published: 09/10/2023

All of Us Strangers marks Andrew Haigh’s sixth feature film release, being adapted from the novel Strangers written by Taichi Yamada.

Following Andrew Scott’s character Adam, a screenwriter living in an empty flat block bar himself and one other, the mysterious Harry (Paul Mescal). As both Adam and Harry become closer, Adam is pulled back to his childhood home where he discovers both his parents (Claire Foy and Jamie Bell) still residing, unaged, despite their death three decades prior.

A poignant, deeply heartfelt and soulful story that is only heightened by Scott’s and Foy’s performances in particular leaves you aching. Haigh truly showcases his style in the direction of the film and it pairs beautifully to the subject matter.  Haigh manages to perfectly balance an element of comedy into such a dark story, many of the comedic moments especially in moments between Scott and Mescal feel natural rather than out of place despite the serious and thriller elements that carried the film.

A small but incredibly talented cast gives nothing but career marking performances the chemistry between Scott and Mescal, Foy and Bell appear so genuine and it truly sucks you into the film with such performances. The relationship between Adam and his mother is one of the standout aspects of the film, being heart wrenching to watch. Andrew Scott constantly proving throughout the film that he’s one of the best working in the industry today, his performance with notes of the diner scene will leave you numb.

All of Us Strangers, dir. Andrew Haigh

US Theatrical Release: 22nd December 2023

UK Theatrical Release: 26th January 2024

Lara Edwards.