To a Stranger
To a Stranger

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To a Stranger

1990
Movie
80 min
Norwegian

A young woman sitting on a train. So she sits in a cab. The action is interrupted constantly by diverse scenes with a little girl on a farm.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: John PowerGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman with a history of mental illness is released from a psychiatric institution and returns to her family's isolated farm. She finds herself haunted by disturbing memories and begins to suspect that her family may not be as supportive as they seem. As her grip on reality loosens, she uncovers a dark secret that threatens to consume her.

Critical Reception

To a Stranger received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and the lead performance. However, some found the pacing to be slow at times and the psychological elements occasionally underdeveloped. It is generally regarded as a solid, if not groundbreaking, Australian psychological thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong central performance.

  • Criticized by some for its slow pacing and occasional narrative ambiguity.

  • Considered an effective, albeit conventional, Australian thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'To a Stranger' is not widely documented or readily available on Google reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific audience sentiments.

Fun Fact

The film was an early feature for director John Power, who would go on to direct several notable Australian television series and films.

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