
We Are Who We Are
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Created by Paolo Giordano, Sean Conway, Luca Guadagnino, Francesca Manieri
On HBO
A tender, visually lush coming-of-age story centered on two teenagers navigating first love and identity formation within the insular world of a military base in Italy.
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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Is We Are Who We Are violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.
Is We Are Who We Are sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Does We Are Who We Are leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is We Are Who We Are easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is We Are Who We Are scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
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