How to Be Alone
Synopsis
When her husband leaves for a night shift, a woman battles physical manifestations of her repressed fears and desires.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 22, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kate Trefry
- Screenplay & Story
- Kate Trefry
- Original Score
- John Kaefer, Michael Dean Parsons
- Original Title
- How to Be Alone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Valparaiso Pictures, 4WT Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kate Trefry
Kate Trefry
John Kaefer, Michael Dean Parsons
Caleb Heymann
David Pergolini
Ben Bolea, Bobby Hoppey, Lee Stobby, James Mitchell, David Carrico
Department Leadership Roster
John Kaefer
Original Music Composer
Alisha Silverstein
Costume Design
James Mitchell
Producer
David Carrico
Producer
Michael Dean Parsons
Original Music Composer
John Trefry
Producer
Kate Trefry
Writer
Kate Trefry
Director
Caleb Heymann
Director of Photography
David Pergolini
Editor
Susannah Lowber
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Be Alone
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What is How to Be Alone about?
When her husband leaves for a night shift, a woman battles physical manifestations of her repressed fears and desires.
Who directed How to Be Alone?
How to Be Alone was directed by Kate Trefry.
Who stars in How to Be Alone?
The principal cast of How to Be Alone includes Maika Monroe, Joe Keery, Evan Miller.
When was How to Be Alone released and how long is it?
How to Be Alone was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Be Alone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Be Alone was composed by John Kaefer, Michael Dean Parsons.