Other People (2016)
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.”
Cast
- Jesse Plemons - David Mulcahey
- Molly Shannon - Joanne Mulcahey
- Bradley Whitford - Norman Mulcahey
- Maude Apatow - Alexandra Mulcahey
- Madisen Beaty - Rebeccah Mulcahey
- John Early - Gabe
- Zach Woods - Paul
- Josie Totah - Justin
- June Squibb - Ruth-Anne
- Paul Dooley - Ronnie
Screenplay
Themes
Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Reflections on Life and Death, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy
Keywords
california, alienation, terminal illness, dysfunctional family, family relationships, misfit, cancer, death, dying, dying mother, lgbt, semi autobiographical, sacramento, return home, cancer treatment
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Other People about?
- 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.”
- Who directed Other People?
- Other People was directed by Chris Kelly.
- Who stars in Other People?
- Other People stars Jesse Plemons, Molly Shannon, Bradley Whitford, Maude Apatow, Madisen Beaty, John Early.
- How long is Other People?
- Other People has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Other People?
- Other People is a Comedy, Drama film.
- How much did Other People gross?
- Other People grossed $93,000 worldwide.
- Where was Other People produced?
- Other People was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Other People?
- The themes of Other People include: Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Reflections on Life and Death, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy.