One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam (Andrew Scott) has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal), which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life. As a relationship develops between them, Adam is preoccupied with memories of the past and finds himself drawn back to the suburban town where he grew up, and the childhood home where his parents (Claire Foy and Jamie Bell), appear to be living, just as they were on the day they died, 30 years before.

The Garden Cinema View:

All of Us Strangers is a haunting and intoxicating study of loneliness, loss, and attempts at human connection. Andrew Haigh (Weekend, 45 Years) takes his trademark explorations of intimacy to new heights by exposing his characters' most hidden corners until their (and our) souls are stripped bare.

Despite the protagonist’s piercing sadness and unresolved trauma, All of Us Strangers never descends into misery, thanks to the magical moments between the main characters. The chemistry between Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal feels authentic, and their performances are outstanding.

The film also serves an intergenerational discussion around queerness, exploring the idea of whether things are truly better in the present day or if challenges remain.

Mysterious and rich, All of Us Strangers is a dark gem that elevates Haigh from acclaimed indie director to tour de force among international auteurs.

Director Andrew Haigh joined us for a Q&A on 29 January, hosted by curator Erifili Missiou. Watch it here.

Cast:
Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, Claire Foy,