We Strangers

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.

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
Distributed by	Quiver Distribution
Release dates	March 9, 2024 (2024-03-09) (SXSW) August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22) (United States)
Running time	80 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English

It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024. It is scheduled to be released on August 22, 2025, by Quiver Distribution.

Cast

• 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

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

It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.^[8] It is scheduled to be released on August 22, 2025.^[9]