We Are Who We Are (2024)

Luca Guadagnino's 2020 HBO miniseries is a lyrical and deeply personal exploration of teenage identity, friendship, and the messy process of growing up. Set on a fictional American military base in Chioggia, Italy, during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the show follows two 14-year-olds as they navigate a hypermasculine environment while discovering their own fluid identities. Core Characters and Themes