The Strange Ones (2011)

A man and a boy, traveling to an unknown destination, find respite in a motel swimming pool. On the surface all seems normal, but nothing is quite what it seems to be.

Directors:

Christopher Radcliff, Lauren Wolkstein

Writers:

Christopher Radcliff, Lauren Wolkstein

Stars:

David Call, Tobias Campbell, Merritt Wever

7 wins & 36 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
David Call	...	Man
Tobias Campbell	...	Boy
Merritt Wever	...	Girl

Storyline

A man and a boy, traveling to an unknown destination, find respite in a motel swimming pool. On the surface all seems normal, but nothing is quite what it seems to be.

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Plot Keywords:

motel | swimming pool | gay interest | beating | lying | 

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Genres:

Short | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA France

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 January 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Deux inconnus

Filming Locations:

Catskill, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ad Astra Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

14 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Being ...

You have a situation portrayed in this short, that makes you believe you know what's going on. But do you really? The short plays with clichés and expectations, but does won't give you an easy answer. This might not be something you like to see, depending on your taste. A lot of people do like clarity. You won't get this here.

It's all about what you think, with hints thrown into the mix. There are just a couple of actors and every move or sentence looks/sounds ambivalent. It is up to you to decide what you think of what you see and hear. It is a nice thing and the actors are really good in this. The mood they create is captivating. Maybe on a level that will engulf you too