We Are Now
We Are Now

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We Are Now

2021
TV Show
Returning Series
3 Seasons
German

The series is about 17-year-old Laura and her clique. They go through parties, love affairs, pregnancy fears and their first experiences with alcohol and other drugs. The death of a friend throws the carefree lives of the young people off track.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic62/100
Director: Lila NeugebauerGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman navigates the complexities of her relationships and her sense of self in the aftermath of a traumatic event. As she attempts to rebuild her life, she grapples with fragmented memories and the challenges of reconnecting with the people she left behind. The film explores themes of identity, healing, and the search for belonging in a world that feels both familiar and alien.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'We Are Now' garnered mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised its intimate portrayal of a character's internal struggle and the nuanced performances from its cast, particularly Gigi Guage. However, some reviewers found the film's pacing to be slow and its narrative arc somewhat underdeveloped, leading to a less impactful experience for certain audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive exploration of trauma and recovery.

  • Applauded for strong central performances, especially from Gigi Guage.

  • Criticized by some for a deliberate, slow pacing and ambiguous narrative.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available or consistently reported for this title.

Fun Fact

Director Lila Neugebauer, known for her theater work, made her feature film directorial debut with 'We Are Now'.

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