ALL OF US STRANGERS
ALL OF US STRANGERS
Lonely screenwriter Adam meets his mysterious neighbor Harry, with whom he begins a passionate romance. Meanwhile, he faces the grief still alive in his heart over the death of his parents, whom he lost 30 years earlier.
If AFTERSUN by Charlotte Wells had a queer sibling, it would be the new film by Andrew Haigh. The film's appeal lies not just in the presence of Paul Mescal, a standout among the most promising young actors of his time, but also in its sensual and delicate handling of themes of profound loss and solitude.
The British director of WEEKEND takes on the esoteric novel by Taichi Yamada and turns it into a poignant story about the experiences of gay individuals.
The screenwriter Adam (Golden Globe nominee Andrew Scott) consciously isolates himself from the outside world in a London flat, seeking creative inspiration. Unexpectedly, his tipsy neighbour Harry pays a visit and suggests an ecstatic romance.
Although Adam doesn't immediately break free from the confines of the monotonous job he has grown accustomed to, he allows himself to explore a relationship with the handsome stranger. In the meantime, he increasingly visits the outskirts of the city, triggering memories of his deceased parents (Claire Foy and Jamie Bell). Adam embarks on a demanding journey within himself to confront his unresolved grief. Haigh spins a narrative full of raw emotions, addressing unresolved wounds and the overwhelming need for intimacy in sorrowful London.
The strength of ALL OF US STRANGERS lies in the moving performances of Scott and Mescal, between whom there is intense chemistry and genuine desire. Haigh's bittersweet romance was honoured with seven British Independent Film Awards, including the award for the best British independent film.
Michał Sołtysek
