Outerlands

A quiet, emotionally raw character study that immerses you in the protagonist's struggle and gradual healing.

Directed by

Elena Oxman

Genres

Drama, Mystery

Starring

Asia Kate Dillon, Louisa Krause, Ridley Asha Bateman

Overview

Cass juggles jobs as a nanny, restaurant server, and party drug dealer in order to make ends meet and pay for their tiny San Francisco apartment. After a one night stand with Kalli, a co-worker they have a crush on, Cass agrees to watch her 11-year-old daughter, Ari, while she goes out of town. But as days pass without word from Kalli, Cass and Ari form a bond that spirals Cass back to their own difficult childhood and the pain they’ve been running from.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, trauma, found family, isolation

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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