'All Of Us Strangers': A Tale of Love, Loss, and Ghostly Encounters

Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal's performances shine in Andrew Haigh's adaptation of Taichi Yamada's novel, exploring themes of grief, loneliness, and connection.

Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal star in the romantic fantasy film 'All Of Us Strangers', directed by Andrew Haigh and based on the 1987 novel 'Strangers' by Taichi Yamada.
The film follows the story of Adam, played by Scott, who encounters his late parents, unchanged and unaged, in his childhood home, 30 years after their death.
Adam forms a relationship with his neighbor Harry, played by Mescal, who is one of the only other people living in their nearly empty apartment building.
In the end, Adam finds Harry's dead body in his flat, but is confronted by Harry's ghost, seemingly unaware of his own death.
The film has been praised for its emotional impact, with Scott's performance being particularly highlighted.