This distinct Guadagnino trademark is no different in “We Are Who We Are,” where long, uncut, and sometimes silent, shots largely make up the storyline and give us an unfiltered look into the lives of the characters. While this means that not all scenes are entirely electrifying, the end result is an unmatched feeling of intimacy between the viewer and the world within the film. Those who have spent time watching Guadagnino’s on-screen work know one of the Italian director and producer’s signature traits is covering the rawest, most honest moments of life, no matter how explicit they may be. Grazer and Seamón both give performances that are guaranteed to resonate with audiences long after finishing the series. Aside from laughs that come as a result of their unique personalities colliding, it becomes apparent that their presence in each others’ lives is their saving grace on the road to self-discovery. As time goes on, the quirky relationship that forms between them becomes a driving force and is quite entertaining to watch. Actress Jordan Kristine Seamón embodies the assertive young girl so effortlessly that it feels as though the role was practically made for her.

After leaving New York City, the teen is faced with the challenge of adjusting to his new life in the tucked-away American bubble as he lives with his mother and her wife, who are both soldiers.Ĭlearly lost and unhinged, he spends his time exploring the base and meets Caitlin “Harper” Poythress, after observing her from outside a classroom at his new high school. However, getting to know the boy and his complex layers is without question one of the factors that contribute to this masterpiece of a show. Played by “It” and “Shazam!” actor Jack Dylan Grazer, the character’s blunt nature makes him easy to dislike at first. The opening scenes introduce the protagonist, Fraser Wilson, as he waits to exit the airport with headphones intact and attitude on high. Over the course of eight hour-long episodes, the drama follows the unconventional and ever-evolving friendship of two 14-year-olds who struggle to find their place in the world. military base in the seaside town of Chioggia, Italy in 2016. 14, the narrative takes place at a fictional U.S.

Filmmaker Luca Guadagnino once again perfectly captures the anguish and self-discovery that is the essence of being a teenager in his first HBO miniseries, “We Are Who We Are.” Released last Sept.

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