If you resonate with themes like the complexities of love, loss, and acceptance, then the new movie by Andrew Haigh, All of Us Strangers, is likely to captivate you.
Set against the backdrop of London, the movie takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, where every place, sound, and plot twist is steeped in memory and meaning.
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Purley Downs Road, Croydon, South London, UK
All of Us Strangers’ director Andrew Haigh made a rare and intimate move. He chose his own childhood home as a main filming location for the movie. In this house in South London, Adam, our protagonist portrayed by Andrew Scott, confronts the unspoken and the unresolved.
Catch a train to Purley station and wander down to Purley Downs Road. It’s a window into the director’s own formative years, infused with nostalgia and raw emotion.
Royal Vauxhall Tavern, Central London, UK
This iconic LGBTQ+ venue, accessible from Vauxhall tube station, is where Adam and Harry’s (played by Paul Mescal) relationship deepens. It’s a place of escape and, paradoxically, confrontation—with oneself, with others, and with the ghosts of what could be.
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London: a city of reflection and revelation
London, in All of Us Strangers, is a character in its own right. Its streets are paths into the heart’s most hidden chambers. It’s where reality and fantasy blur, where yesterday and today meet, and where characters find and lose themselves in equal measure.
Everything you need to know about All of Us Strangers movie: filming locations and other FAQs
What is All of Us Strangers movie about?
All of Us Strangers is an introspective movie that delves into themes of self-acceptance and the intricacy of human relationships. It follows the story of Adam, a lonely London screenwriter, who discovers a mysterious and surreal connection to his past.
Is All of Us Strangers based on a book?
Yes, the movie is inspired by Taichi Yamada’s Strangers novel published in 1987. Its Japanese title—異人たちとの夏—translates to “Summer of the Strange People”, and its plot intertwines the supernatural with the deeply personal.
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Where was All of Us Strangers (2023/2024) filmed?
The All of Us Strangers movie was filmed in South and Central London, where modern life and haunting memories coexist. Key London filming locations include Andrew Haigh’s childhood home at Purley Downs Road and the Royal Vauxhall Tavern.
What tube stations were in All of Us Strangers?
The easiest way to get to Purley Downs Road is through Purley or Sanderstead railway stations, serviced by National Rail. For the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, which is in Central London, the nearest tube station is Vauxhall, served by the Victoria Line. Vauxhall station also provides National Rail services.
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When and where is the All of Us Strangers movie release and premiere?
The movie premiered at the Telluride Film Festival (Colorado, US) in August 2023, followed by its unveiling in the US on December 22, 2023. The UK premiere date is January 26, 2024.
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