'Expats' (2024) release date, plot, full cast and is Prime Video's drama series worth watching
Series name: Expats
Platform: Amazon Prime
Release date: Jan 26, 2024
No. of episodes: 06
Country of origin: US
Genre: Drama
What is the plot of the 'Expats'?
Directed by Lulu Wang, 'Expats', explores the experience of an expatriate living overseas.
The movie explores the range of challenges, joys, and hardships that people encounter when they relocate to a foreign land. The movie chronicles the quest of a close-knit expatriate community to find a sense of belonging in a foreign environment.
Who stars in 'Expats'?
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman, who is essaying the role of Margret, is a prominent name in the American entertainment industry. She was awarded the 2002 Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Virginia Woolf in the movie 'The Hours.'
Kidman has starred in a variety of genres, exhibiting her acting prowess. Kidman also has a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the HBO series ‘Big Little Lies’.
Additionally, she has also served as the Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF since 1994 and UNIFEM since 2006.
Jack Huston
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Jack Huston plays David Starr in the series. Huston made his debut in 2004 with the television mini-series ‘Spartacus’. The actor hails from a prominent acting family and had decided acting was his dream job at the age of six.
He gained recognition for his diverse performances in 'American Hustle', 'Mayfair Witches', and the anthology series 'Fargo'.
Sarayu Blue
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Blue is playing the role of Hilary Starr. She gained prominence for her recurring role on 'Sons of Tuscany,' as Angela. Rao has starred on major television shows such ‘Grey's Anatomy,’ ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ and ‘The Big Bang Theory’.
Other cast members of the show are Ji-young Yoo, Brian Tee, Bodhi del Rosario, and Ruby Ruiz, among others.
Who is the director of 'Expats'?
Lulu Wang is set to helm the six-episode series. Wang is widely recognized for her phenomenal writing and directing for ‘Posthumus’ and ‘The Farewell’.
'The Farewell' bagged the Independent Spirit Award for Best Film and a spot on the top ten films of 2019 by the American Film Institute.
Is ‘Expats’ worth watching?
'Expats' deals with interpersonal relationships and the challenges of living overseas. Similar to the book, the film intertwines the narratives of characters to offer a nuanced exploration of living abroad.
If you are an expatriate yourself or simply interested in exploring different cultures and perspectives, this movie rightfully deserves to be watched.
'Expats' trailer
