Movie

A Stray

2016 · 82 min

A quiet, intimate character study of a young man adrift, carrying loneliness and small hopes through bleak city streets.

Overview: Trying to outrun his bad luck, a young Muslim refugee in Minneapolis seems like he just might make it — until he crosses paths with a stray dog.
How it feels: Melancholic, bleak and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Isolation, identity, family, loneliness
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: isolation
identity
family
loneliness
faith
Places: big city
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none