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Other People

Other People

20166.31h 37m

Overview

David, a struggling comedy writer fresh off from breaking up with his boyfriend, moves from New York City to Sacramento to help his sick mother. Living with his conservative father and much-younger sisters for the first time in ten years, he feels like a stranger in his childhood home. As his mother’s health declines, David frantically tries to extract meaning from this horrible experience and convince everyone (including himself) that he's "doing okay.”

Directed by Chris Kelly
Written by Chris Kelly
Produced by Naomi Scott, Adam Scott, Sam Bisbee
Box Office0Revenue: $93K

Top Cast

Jesse Plemons

Jesse Plemons

David Mulcahey

Molly Shannon

Molly Shannon

Joanne Mulcahey

Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford

Norman Mulcahey

Maude Apatow

Maude Apatow

Alexandra Mulcahey

Madisen Beaty

Madisen Beaty

Rebeccah Mulcahey

John Early

John Early

Gabe

Zach Woods

Zach Woods

Paul

Josie Totah

Josie Totah

Justin

June Squibb

June Squibb

Ruth-Anne

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

Ronnie

Themes & Keywords

californiaalienationterminal illnessdysfunctional familyfamily relationshipsmisfitcancerdeathdyingdying motherlgbtsemi autobiographicalsacramentoreturn homecancer treatmentgay theme

About Other People

Other People is a comedy, drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of california, alienation, terminal illness, dysfunctional family, family relationships, misfit. Directed by Chris Kelly, it stars Jesse Plemons, Molly Shannon, Bradley Whitford. David, a struggling comedy writer fresh off from breaking up with his boyfriend, moves from New York City to Sacramento to help his sick mother. Living with his conservative father and much-younger sisters for the first time in ten years, he feels like a stranger in his childhood home. As his mother’s health declines, David frantically tries to extract meaning from this horrible experience and convince everyone (including himself) that he's "doing okay.”

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