About We Are Who We Are

We Are Who We Are is a 2020 drama television series directed by Luca Guadagnino. It's a coming-of-age story set on an American military base in Italy. The series follows two adolescents, Fraser and Caitlin, as they navigate their volatile friendship, personal identities, and the intricate dynamics of their families.

Making / Production

The television series is produced by The Apartment, Wildside, Small Forward, and HBO Entertainment. The show is unique in its slow and detailed exploration of adolescence, emotions, and bonding, all within the magnifying glass of an isolated American community in a foreign land.

Actors

• Jack Dylan Grazer: Plays the intense, introspective Fraser Wilson, perfectly capturing the fumbling vulnerability of youth.
• Jordan Kristine Seamón: As Caitlin Poythress, Seamón gives depth and complexity to a young girl confronting her gender identity.
• Chloë Sevigny: Portrays Sarah Wilson, Fraser's mother, balancing toughness and tenderness in her role.
• Alice Braga: Plays Maggie, Sarah's wife, bringing compassion and understanding to her character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is director Luca Guadagnino's first TV series.
• Filming was done on-location in Italy, and local communities were even involved in the production.
• The script was also available to the actors during filming, a rare occurrence in TV production.

Awards

We Are Who We Are was nominated for Best Breakthrough Series – Long Format at the Gotham Independent Film Awards 2020.

Quotes

• "You and me, right here." - Fraser
• "I'm the most popular girl in school, and the freakiest boy." - Caitlin

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score for the series was crafted by Devonte Hynes, who brought a nuanced, atmospheric sound to the show.
• The series also features music from a variety of artists, including Prince, David Bowie, and Radiohead, interweaving these sounds into the fabric of the storytelling.