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Talking to Strangers

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Talking to Strangers is an intimate, character-driven drama that authentically represents people with disabilities--not as defined by their challenges, but celebrated for their individuality, complexity, and desire. The film follows Joshua, a guarded loner living with cerebral palsy who has built a carefully controlled life to protect himself from disappointment. His routine is disrupted when he meets Marty, a vibrant, impulsive young woman navigating her own unresolved struggles. What begins as an awkward encounter between strangers gradually deepens into an unexpected romantic connection, marked by tenderness, curiosity, and growing trust. As their bond develops, Marty challenges Joshua to see himself beyond the limitations imposed by others, helping him step into his full potential. More than a love story, Talking to Strangers is a meditation on possibility, dignity, and the quiet strength found in genuine human connection.

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Johnny Severin

Director

RJ Mitte

Actor

Lin Yin

Actor

Danielle Baez

Actor

Skipper Elekwachi

Actor

Ashley Hogan

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Synopsis Talking to Strangers is an intimate, character-driven drama that authentically represents people with disabilities--not as defined by their challenges, but celebrated for their individuality, complexity, and desire. The film follows Joshua, a guarded loner living with cerebral palsy who has built a carefully controlled life to protect himself from disappointment. His routine is disrupted when he meets Marty, a vibrant, impulsive young woman navigating her own unresolved struggles. What begins as an awkward encounter between strangers gradually deepens into an unexpected romantic connection, marked by tenderness, curiosity, and growing trust. As their bond develops, Marty challenges Joshua to see himself beyond the limitations imposed by others, helping him step into his full potential. More than a love story, Talking to Strangers is a meditation on possibility, dignity, and the quiet strength found in genuine human connection.
Director
Johnny Severin
Screenwriter
Johnny Severin
Distributor
Indie Rights
Production Co
Dogpark Productions
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 17, 2026
Runtime
1h 35m