Goodbye Stranger
Synopsis
A day in the life of Paul who has everything going for him. He has a dream job, a wonderful house and a girlfriend. But when, to his horror, he sees his dream foreign promotion at the world's biggest music streamer in jeopardy, his carefree summer day turns into a day he has to consider his choices. An unexpected encounter with his ex-boyfriend upsets Paul’s reality further. Has he given up his old life and ideals too soon?
Top Cast
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Martijn Lakemeier
Paul Schipper
Claire Bender
Tessa
Jesse Mensah
Dido Willems
Blanks
Nolan Buis
Flip Zonne Zuijderland
Aram
Hanneke van der Paardt
Eline
Reinout Bussemaker
Nico
Ariane van Vliet
Ineke
Jennifer Welts
Carlijn
Jake Isaac
Vic Sundae
Shaelyn Newmarch
Rima
Antti Luusuaniemi
Joonas Ruuska
Tessa Jonge Poerink
Meisje gebed
Gürkan Küçüksentürk
Automobilist
Katrien van Beurden
Inez
Luis Alves
Jonathan
Eli Rietveld
Olivier
Laura Bell
Mary
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
September 29, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Rookus
- Screenplay & Story
- Wander Theunis
- Original Title
- Goodbye Stranger
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Topkapi Films, BNNVARA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Rookus
Wander Theunis
Annelies van Woerden
Frans van Gestel, Laurette Schillings, Arnold Heslenfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Frans van Gestel
Producer
Laurette Schillings
Producer
Aaron Rookus
Director
Arnold Heslenfeld
Producer
Wander Theunis
Writer
Annelies van Woerden
Editor
Rosie Stapel
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goodbye Stranger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Goodbye Stranger about?
A day in the life of Paul who has everything going for him. He has a dream job, a wonderful house and a girlfriend. But when, to his horror, he sees his dream foreign promotion at the world's biggest music streamer in jeopardy, his carefree summer day turns into a day he has to consider his choices. An unexpected encounter with his ex-boyfriend upsets Paul’s reality further. Has he given up his old life and ideals too soon?
Who directed Goodbye Stranger?
Goodbye Stranger was directed by Aaron Rookus.
Who stars in Goodbye Stranger?
The principal cast of Goodbye Stranger includes Martijn Lakemeier, Claire Bender, Jesse Mensah, Blanks, Flip Zonne Zuijderland.
When was Goodbye Stranger released and how long is it?
Goodbye Stranger was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.