We Are All Strangers
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| Mandarin | 我们不是陌生人 |
| Directed by | Anthony Chen |
| Written by | Anthony Chen |
| Produced by | Anthony Chen |
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| Cinematography | Teoh Gay Hian |
| Edited by | Hoping Chen |
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Running time | 157 minutes |
| Country | Singapore |
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We Are All Strangers (Mandarin: 我们不是陌生人) is a 2026 Singaporean drama film produced, written and directed by Anthony Chen.[1] It's the final film in Chen's "Growing Up" trilogy, following 2013's Ilo Ilo and 2019's Wet Season.[2] It stars Yeo Yann Yann, Koh Jia Ler, Andi Lim and Regene Lim.[3]
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2026, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.
Cast
- Yeo Yann Yann as Bee Hwa
- Koh Jia Ler as Junyang
- Andi Lim as Boon Kiat
- Regene Lim as Lydia
Release
The film is the first Singaporean film to compete for Berlinale's Golden Bear.[2] The film had its Asian premiere as the opening film of the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival on 1 April 2026.[4]
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 83% based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 7.0/10.[5]
References
- ↑ "Wo Men Bu Shi Mo Sheng Ren | We Are All Strangers". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- 1 2 "We Are All Strangers by Anthony Chen becomes first Singaporean film to compete for Berlin's Golden Bear award". CNA Lifestyle. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman; Keslassy, Elsa (12 January 2026). "'Ilo Ilo' Director Anthony Chen's Next Film 'We Are All Strangers' Boarded by Paradise City Sales (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ↑ Wong, Silva (10 March 2026). "'We're All Strangers', 'Cyclone' to bookend 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival". Screen Daily. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ↑ "We Are All Strangers". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
External links
The cast and director of We Are All Strangers at the Singapore Gala Premiere in August 2026.