We Are Who We Are (2020)
Luca Guadagnino’s intimate HBO miniseries about two American teenagers discovering themselves on a U.S. military base in Italy.
We Are Who We Are - Series Information
- Original Title: We Are Who We Are
- First Air Year: 2020
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Created by: Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Giordano et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 8
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Italian
- First Air Date: September 14, 2020 (United States - TV-MA), September 14, 2020 (United Kingdom - 15), September 14, 2020 (France - 16), September 14, 2020 (Spain - 16), September 14, 2020 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: HBO
- Alternative Titles: 우리는 우리다 (KR), Ми — ті, ким ми є (UA)
- Production Companies: Wildside, The Apartment Pictures, Hallogram
- Production Countries: Italy, United States of America
We Are Who We Are - Plot
Two American kids who live on a U.S. military base in Italy explore friendship, first love, identity, and all the messy exhilaration and anguish of being a teenager.
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We Are Who We Are - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Luca Guadagnino
- Paolo Giordano
- Francesca Manieri
- Sean Conway
Main Cast
- Jack Dylan Grazer
- Jordan Kristine Seamón
- Chloë Sevigny
- Kid Cudi
- Alice Braga
- Spence Moore II
- Francesca Scorsese
- Benjamin L. Taylor II
- Faith Alabi
- Corey Knight
Writers
- Paolo Giordano
- Francesca Manieri
- Luca Guadagnino
Executive Producers
- Sean Conway
- Lorenzo Mieli
- Luca Guadagnino
- Nick Hall
- Mario Gianani
We Are Who We Are - FAQs
What is We Are Who We Are about?
Set on a U.S. military base in Veneto, Italy, the series follows two American teenagers — Fraser and Caitlin — as they navigate identity, sexuality, first love, and the turbulent emotions of adolescence. Director Luca Guadagnino crafts an intimate, sensory portrait of youth caught between cultures and self-discovery.
Where can you stream We Are Who We Are?
We Are Who We Are is available to stream on HBO Max and HBO Max through Amazon Channel. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Is We Are Who We Are based on a true story?
Not directly. The series is an original work co-created by Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Giordano, and Francesca Manieri. However, it draws on deeply personal and autobiographical themes, with Guadagnino channeling his own experiences of adolescence, displacement, and identity into the story’s emotional core.
Who plays Fraser and Caitlin in the series?
Fraser Wilson is played by Jack Dylan Grazer, known for his role in It, while Jordan Kristine Seamón makes her acting debut as Caitlin Poythress. Their chemistry anchors the series, and Seamón’s performance in particular drew widespread praise for its raw authenticity and emotional depth.
How many episodes does We Are Who We Are have?
The series consists of 8 episodes across a single season, structured as a miniseries. Each episode functions almost like a chapter in a novel, with Guadagnino’s unhurried, immersive style giving the story room to breathe and the characters space to evolve organically.
Is We Are Who We Are worth watching?
For viewers who appreciate slow-burn, character-driven storytelling, absolutely. Critics praised its lush cinematography, bold performances, and nuanced exploration of gender and sexuality. It’s not a plot-heavy thriller — it’s a mood piece, closer to poetry than procedural, and rewards patient, attentive viewers.
Who directed We Are Who We Are?
Luca Guadagnino, the Italian filmmaker behind Call Me by Your Name and Suspiria, directed all eight episodes. His signature aesthetic — sun-drenched visuals, tactile intimacy, and a deep sensitivity to adolescent emotion — permeates every frame of the series.
Where was We Are Who We Are filmed?
The series was filmed primarily in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, with production centered around the U.S. Army’s Caserma Ederle base in Vicenza. The Italian landscape and the unique cultural bubble of an American military base abroad are central to the show’s atmosphere and identity.
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