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The Strays

The Strays

20235.51h 40mR

Overview

A Black woman's meticulously crafted life of privilege starts to unravel when two strangers show up in her quaint suburban town.

Directed by Nathaniel Martello-White
Written by Nathaniel Martello-White
Produced by Tristan Goligher, Valentina Brazzini, Rob Watson
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Top Cast

Ashley Madekwe

Ashley Madekwe

Neve

Justin Salinger

Justin Salinger

Ian

Jorden Myrie

Jorden Myrie

Carl

Bukky Bakray

Bukky Bakray

Dione

Samuel Paul Small

Samuel Paul Small

Sebastian

Maria Almeida

Maria Almeida

Mary

Caroline Martin

Caroline Martin

Jessie

Michael Warburton

Michael Warburton

Kenneth

George Greenland

George Greenland

Delivery Guy

Alfredo Tavares

Alfredo Tavares

Smart Customer

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Themes & Keywords

hidden past

About The Strays

The Strays is a thriller film released in 2023 exploring themes of hidden past. Directed by Nathaniel Martello-White, it stars Ashley Madekwe, Justin Salinger, Jorden Myrie. A Black woman's meticulously crafted life of privilege starts to unravel when two strangers show up in her quaint suburban town.

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