

Talking to a Stranger
“A quartet of plays about a suburban family's weekend”
Overview
A grown-up brother and sister's visit to their parents home culminates in a shocking tragedy. The events of the weekend are told over four episodes, each focusing on the point of view of one family member: the daughter Terry; the father, Ted; the son, Alan and finally the mother, Sarah. The full story of the dysfunctional family plays out through the use of repeating scenes, flashback, and monologue.
Seasons (1)
Miniseries
4 Episodes
1966
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