For twenty-eight years, Nathan, known as Joe, and his adoptive parents, Beryl and Dave, have recorded every moment of their lives together—capturing joy, frustration, triumph, and heartbreak on home video. Hello Stranger is a moving, intimate documentary that invites audiences into the raw, unfiltered story of a family shaped by love, resilience, and the challenges of neurodivergence.
Through the lens of those home movies, we witness Joe’s growth from a curious, misunderstood child to an accomplished adult striving to make sense of the world around him. The film explores both the triumphs and the struggles, showing how family, patience, and understanding can nurture a sense of self against societal misunderstanding and prejudice.
Hello Stranger is a deeply human, heart-expanding film about connection, empathy, and the stories that define us. It’s a powerful, life-affirming testament to family, perspective, and the courage it takes to be fully seen and understood.
Preceded by the short film STITCH & TIME