The story of "Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times" revolves around two men who cross paths with each other at different times in their lives. Each meeting has a great impact on one or other of them. Interestingly, the meetings are not displayed in chronological order. Starting with the second encounter, Alistair is introduced as a racist man, discriminating against Samir who merely tries to get money from a cashpoint. His actions soon backfire on him when he meets Samir for the third time. The first meeting of the protagonists is inserted before their last reencounter. This part of the movie offers some context to Alistair's racist behavior and the audience gets an idea about the environment he grew up in. I think the placing of the different sequences is very well chosen. The non-linear narrative adds greatly to the development of Alistair's character and the story in general. "Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times" is a story about racism but even more about reaching out to each other and personal growth. A marvelous movie that is definitely worth watching!
40 Reviews
experience of feeling strange
wknapriv12 January 2024
"Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times" is a drama about two men. The story is about a white man with ginger hair and another man who seems to be an ethnic minority. They meet at the cash point and then the story progresses. This film consists of five stories of times they meet, but they do not remember their previous meeting at some time. This work is interesting
as each time they meet is not in order. However, as the narrative
progresses, the truth and their past are released. Thanks to the order, we can enjoy the suspense and that is one of the reasons I recommend this film. Their personality being opposite is another reason we can find the film interesting. It is a little difficult to understand the situation, so if you watch this film, you should listen carefully to what they say. I recommend this film to all generations as this is heartwarming and there is no particular age to watch.
Good film
ganpon20 July 2021
The story is about two men who meet in five different situations in their lives. However, the scene is not in the order and the first time comes into the fourth scene. Therefore, the story begins from the second scene where they are quarreling at the cash point. As time goes by, we can find that their relationship gets better even if neither of them remembers the other each time.
At the first scene which is the second time they meet, Alistair treats the Asian man, Samir, badly. From the second scene which is the third time they meet, that does not happen. I think people watching this film think: 'Why does Alistair treats Samir so badly?' in the first scene. And the reason for it is revealed in the fourth scene which is the first time they meet when they are children. I thought the story shows Alistair's change of mind about how he treats other people. What is important is not the race but the humanity. In that sense, I thought that it is a good film.
At the first scene which is the second time they meet, Alistair treats the Asian man, Samir, badly. From the second scene which is the third time they meet, that does not happen. I think people watching this film think: 'Why does Alistair treats Samir so badly?' in the first scene. And the reason for it is revealed in the fourth scene which is the first time they meet when they are children. I thought the story shows Alistair's change of mind about how he treats other people. What is important is not the race but the humanity. In that sense, I thought that it is a good film.
superb
Kirpianuscus3 April 2021
Maybe, superb is the only fair term to define it. Because it is just the expected telegram for many of us. Two men, very differents for so many aspects. And five meetings as borders of ages. Different reactions, different situations. And the fusion between the first and the last meeting. Short, a sort of contemporary poem. Must see it !
Beautiful and a Must See!
PamelaClaire11 June 2018
Loved this
vidpaleri8 November 2018
Marvellous and hails back to when films tell a simple story beautifully.
filmproduction-075632 June 2018
A very well produced and directed short-film with excellent actors. Hails back to when films told a simple story beautifully. In every scene not a moment is wasted. Markou is a director to watch especially skilled in realistic, kitchen-sink drama. His debut 'Papadopoulos & Sons' is a wonderful little film. If you like a 'comic-book-cgi' this is not the film for you - however if you value Quality and a good story you will love and appreciate this little gem of a film.
good depicted
risa_gu25 December 2021
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This is a short film released in 2007. This story is about two men, who happen to encounter each other five times in their lives. They are strangers to each other, but they meet at a crucial moment, a turning point in their lives.
The film is not depicted in a usual order but in a special order: it begins with the scene where they meet for the second time, and after depicts their third and fourth meetings. Then, the first meeting is depicted, and the fifth meeting are depicted in the end. I thought the change in the order of meeting is effective. They were compassionate as children, but later their arrogance and resentment sometimes showed. However, at times they helped each other, and at their fifth meeting, we surely know how much they care for each other. I think it is a heartwarming film, and I like it.
The film is not depicted in a usual order but in a special order: it begins with the scene where they meet for the second time, and after depicts their third and fourth meetings. Then, the first meeting is depicted, and the fifth meeting are depicted in the end. I thought the change in the order of meeting is effective. They were compassionate as children, but later their arrogance and resentment sometimes showed. However, at times they helped each other, and at their fifth meeting, we surely know how much they care for each other. I think it is a heartwarming film, and I like it.
They are always "strangers" not friends
nobaryuta13 July 2021
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The short film "Two strangers who meet five times" is the story about literally two men who meet five times as in the title. This short film starts at a cashpoint. Alistair, a white guy, is irritated waiting for Samir, a man of middle-eastern appearance who is trying to withdraw cash slowly. Alistair makes a discriminatory comment to him and Samir leaves. Then, Alistair has a job interview and it goes well until he meets Samir. Samir is the CEO and, because of Alistair's mean behavior, Alistair fails to land the job. Years later, Samir sees Alistair, who is now homeless and realizes what happened to Alistair after his job interview. Even though Samir seems not to remember him, he is nice to him and finally gives money.
This short film is an example non-linear story telling so it starts with the second time they meet. The story goes to third time and fourth time next, and then first time. Lastly, the scene goes to the fifth time. This construction of the narrative helps us to understand how Alistair's feeling changes through the scenes. In addition, because they are always strangers, it is easier to see their changes. If they are friends not strangers, the attitude and behavior could be different. I also like the irony that Alistair finally become nice to Samir even though he behaves not nicely the first time.
This short film is an example non-linear story telling so it starts with the second time they meet. The story goes to third time and fourth time next, and then first time. Lastly, the scene goes to the fifth time. This construction of the narrative helps us to understand how Alistair's feeling changes through the scenes. In addition, because they are always strangers, it is easier to see their changes. If they are friends not strangers, the attitude and behavior could be different. I also like the irony that Alistair finally become nice to Samir even though he behaves not nicely the first time.
Marvellous
jamestkirk-2992812 August 2019
A beautifully-told story of our times directed with such a light touch by Marcus Markou allowing the tension and emotions betwen the actors to reach out to the audience. How can two strangers meet five times? What if they don't recognise each other each time - until the end when it is the face of the human heart that brings recognition to all. Putting The First Time segment between the Fourth Time and Fifth Time is an absolute masterstroke. See it (it's on You Tube) .....and pass it on.
difficult
rinopechi20 July 2022
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'Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times' was made in 2017. It is a story about two strangers who meet five times at different times in their lives. The film begins with the scene where they meet for the second time. I thought the order was changed to more clearly express the gap between Alistair and Sammy's positions, which are reversed. I do not like this film. There are two reasons. First, it is a little difficult to understand. I get the gist of the story, but their social position changes each time they meet, so I could not tell which man was Alistair or Samir. They seemed similar and I could not get much of the content in my head. The second reason is that it clearly depicts that children raised by a racist mother are racist. This also felt like a kind of discrimination. This is cruel. After watching it and understanding the content, I did not feel very well. For these reasons, I did not like this film, but my friends were impressed. It is a movie that different viewers feel differently about. I felt that if I watched it again, I might discover something else.
Changes in relationships
sknrk-478899 December 2023
"Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times" is a drama that depicts the development of the relationship between two characters. One day, the two meet on the street, but this is not actually their first encounter. They end up meeting five times in total. During their first and second encounter, Samir, who is of Middle Eastern descent, is insulted. However, in the third and fourth meetings, the positions are reversed and Alistair, a white Englishman, is in a lower position. The story is gripping, and it makes us think about how the two people's positions and situations have changed drastically over time. The development of the story is interesting, but there are some dark parts as one of the themes is racial discrimination. In the final scene, Samir doesn't speak a single word, but by refusing to let him speak, I think this has the effect of making the ending of the story even better. I recommend watching this short film.
What comes around goes around.
rinachoco5 January 2024
'Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times' is a drama about two men who don't know each other, but they meet five times throughout their lives in the UK. First, we see the scene where they meet in front of the cash point for the second time. Samir, who is an ethnic minority, is having trouble operating cash points. Alistair, who is white, gets irritated because of him, so he says rude things to him. After that, they meet again in a job interview at Samir's company. Samir remembers the encounter at the cash point, but Alistair doesn't. I learned 'what goes around, comes around' from this drama. When you cause harm to a person, the person will never forget that. Besides, when you treat a person with infinite tenderness, the person will never forget that. Why do they meet five times in their lives? This question will be a key to this drama. I think they must meet five times in their lives after watching this. This is a great short and is well worth seeing.
moving story
yuuuuuchi-33320 July 2022
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Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times is a short drama film from 2017. The
storyline is that two men, Alistair and Samir, meet five times in their lifetime. Alistair sometimes remembers Samir and vice versa. They sometimes quarrel when they meet and they also sometimes help when they meet.
In my opinion, the most notable thing in this film in terms of the effect is that the order of their encounter is not screened chronologically. By doing so, I think the bond between them can be more highlighted. Furthermore, it can be proved that the bond between them has already started since they are children. Therefore, this film is made well in terms of the effect.
Moreover, while I am watching this film, I feel a sense of heart-warming because indeed they sometimes quarrel, but finally they help each other.
Then, I feel the bond around human cannot be broken easily. Therefore, this film is made well in terms of its inspiration.
For these two reasons, I am fond of this film and I recommend you to go and see this film. It is worth watching.
In my opinion, the most notable thing in this film in terms of the effect is that the order of their encounter is not screened chronologically. By doing so, I think the bond between them can be more highlighted. Furthermore, it can be proved that the bond between them has already started since they are children. Therefore, this film is made well in terms of the effect.
Moreover, while I am watching this film, I feel a sense of heart-warming because indeed they sometimes quarrel, but finally they help each other.
Then, I feel the bond around human cannot be broken easily. Therefore, this film is made well in terms of its inspiration.
For these two reasons, I am fond of this film and I recommend you to go and see this film. It is worth watching.
Amazing story
oushou-1039413 July 2022
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Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times is a short and drama film from 2017. In this film, two men appear. They meet not only one time, but the order is out of sync. The second meeting appears first. They are near an ATM. They talk a few times. Next meeting, the third meeting, is an employment interview. A man who is CEO of this company says to the candidate, "Do we know each other?". But the candidate can't remember. The fourth meeting, the candidate becomes homeless. The CEO helps him. He thanks the CEO and cries. So, what are the first and fifth meetings? Please check by yourselves. This film focuses on the connection between human and human. Even when we think we don't have a connection, we probably have a relationship. However, we can't know the relationship is only one time or not. We may have a relationship many times between the same person as this film. We have to take care of the relationship between other people. We don't know when the relationship may be useful. It is important to prepare for when the relationships are useful. The life is so long, so we don't know what is going to happen. But it is the fun point of life.
Interesting Story Order
ayane-572009 January 2024
"Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times" is a short film about two men, Alistair and Sammy, who meet five times in their lives. Alistar is a white man, and Sammy is an immigrant. This is important for this film. This film is not told in chronological order, so it starts with the second time, and we can know their first time meeting after the story progresses. I feel it makes us get to know these two guys more deeply because in this scene, we can see the development of their personalities, especially Alistar's, so I like this film's structure of the story. Through this film, what impressed me most was that when the other person did something to someone, they remembered that person, and conversely, the person who did something to them did not remember, such as in the third time Sammy remembers Alistair, but Alistair doesn't, and for the fourth time Alistar remembers Sammy, but Sammy doesn't. I think this film is important to think about racism, so I recommend watching it.
story of two guys life
satoshiwindow13 July 2022
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"Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times" is a short drama film released in 2017. The movie production is in the United Kingdom but the first release there is next year in the United States.
At the beginning of the story, a white guy, Alistair, walks through a street, and stands behind a guy who is trying to take out his cash from the cashing machine. However, the guy, Samir, takes a long time. So Alistair says racist remarks and Samir leaves there angrily. After that, when Alistair finishes his final job interview, he finds out that the guy he insulted in the street is the CEO.
To be honest, I don't like this at first, but every time I watch it, I like it more and more. The movie has unique characteristics with the movie storyline because it doesn't go on chronologically. By this technique, watchers have multiple active questions, and it makes people focus on the film, and is more emotional. I'm pretty sure that no one should miss this.
At the beginning of the story, a white guy, Alistair, walks through a street, and stands behind a guy who is trying to take out his cash from the cashing machine. However, the guy, Samir, takes a long time. So Alistair says racist remarks and Samir leaves there angrily. After that, when Alistair finishes his final job interview, he finds out that the guy he insulted in the street is the CEO.
To be honest, I don't like this at first, but every time I watch it, I like it more and more. The movie has unique characteristics with the movie storyline because it doesn't go on chronologically. By this technique, watchers have multiple active questions, and it makes people focus on the film, and is more emotional. I'm pretty sure that no one should miss this.
review
ktkt-8091214 July 2022
'Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times' is a short film. Alistair and Samir meet five times. The first time they meet in the sandbox when they are young, the second time in front of an ATM, and the third time when Alistair has an interview to join Samir's company. The fourth time is when Alistair is homeless and asking for money on the street. The fifth time is when Alistair comes to help out at a care home for the elderly. When they are old enough to meet, they can put aside their prejudices and meet each other. This film,'Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times', is a little difficult to understand on first viewing. But after you see it a few times, you will understand. I think that this film is worth seeing.
Emotional short movie
sumigu23 July 2022
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This is a short movie that was made in England in 2017. There are two men and, as the title of the piece suggests, they meet five times. In this movie, the story starts with the second meeting that they meet in the worst way at the ATM. The interesting point of this film is that each of their five encounters is completely different in their positions and the way they treat each other. The relationship between them changes accordingly. Personally, the fifth meeting is my favorite. That's because even though they didn't recognize each other until the fourth time, perhaps they recognized each other at the end, and I felt a warm feeling. In addition, that one man helped the other man by giving money the fourth time, and the other man volunteered as if to return the favor at the fifth time is also fascinating. Perhaps the audience who watch it for the first time will be confused, because the events are not in order. In fact, I couldn't understand it on my own after watching it once. I think you will be more excited if you watch this film several times and try to imagine why the events are in this order.
Good Story
daikibaseball-0427521 July 2022
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The short film "Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times" is the story of two men.
Alistair and Samir meet five times. This movie starts when I meet for the second time. Samir is at an automated teller machine and is taking some time. Alistair waits for Samir to finish, but he's late. White Alistair is frustrated waiting for Samir, a Middle Eastern-looking man who is slowly trying to withdraw cash. Alistair makes a discriminatory remark to him and Samir leaves. In the next scene, Samir is the CEO, and Alistair's nasty behavior prevents Alistair from getting a job. A few years later, Samir meets Alistair, who is now homeless, and understands what happened to Alistair after the job interview. Samir doesn't seem to remember him, but he is kind to him and finally gives him money.
This story is a little different in composition. The composition of this story helps to understand how Alistair's emotions change throughout the scene. I also like the irony that Alistair will finally be kind to Samir, even if it doesn't behave well at first.
At the end, I was glad that they had a good relationship. I recommend this short film.
Alistair and Samir meet five times. This movie starts when I meet for the second time. Samir is at an automated teller machine and is taking some time. Alistair waits for Samir to finish, but he's late. White Alistair is frustrated waiting for Samir, a Middle Eastern-looking man who is slowly trying to withdraw cash. Alistair makes a discriminatory remark to him and Samir leaves. In the next scene, Samir is the CEO, and Alistair's nasty behavior prevents Alistair from getting a job. A few years later, Samir meets Alistair, who is now homeless, and understands what happened to Alistair after the job interview. Samir doesn't seem to remember him, but he is kind to him and finally gives him money.
This story is a little different in composition. The composition of this story helps to understand how Alistair's emotions change throughout the scene. I also like the irony that Alistair will finally be kind to Samir, even if it doesn't behave well at first.
At the end, I was glad that they had a good relationship. I recommend this short film.
Beautiful story
rm-0600731 July 2022
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I thought this film showed the endless possibilities of life. Have you ever met same stranger twice? I have not. I may have met them, but I don't remember. The film claims to have done that near impossible thing five times. When they were baby, child, looking for a job, adult, and an old person.
I found it very beautiful that they tussle and sometimes help each other, and that their relationship keeps changing. In the real world, discrimination is still rampant based on skin color, gender, country of origin, and so on. If possible, I hope that all people will become adults who can think that discrimination is a foolish thing to expect in the end, just like the relationship between these two people.
I found it very beautiful that they tussle and sometimes help each other, and that their relationship keeps changing. In the real world, discrimination is still rampant based on skin color, gender, country of origin, and so on. If possible, I hope that all people will become adults who can think that discrimination is a foolish thing to expect in the end, just like the relationship between these two people.
Good story order
gutti-2115218 July 2022
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Two Strangers Who Meer Five Times is a short drama film, released in 2017. The director is Marcus Markou. In this story, two men meet five times coincidentally.
Alistair goes to a cashpoint, and he meets Samir. Alistair makes fun of Samir. The next time, Alistair meets a company CEO, Samir. Samir remembers Alister, but Alister does not remember Samir. In addition to this, Alistair does not have a lot of money. Then, suddenly, Samir passes in front of Alistair. Alistair calls to Samir.
I focus on two scenes. Firstly, Alistair and Samir play in the sand. A boy makes a castle which is shaped by sand. It is going to break. That means two people's relationship is a coincidence and a fleeting one. Sand expresses the relationship. Secondly, the movie scene order is not chronological. In my opinion, this order can focus on viewer's feelings. If it is chronological order, they can understand the ending, but this film does not do that. The movie feels so sadder because we do not know the ending.
Alistair goes to a cashpoint, and he meets Samir. Alistair makes fun of Samir. The next time, Alistair meets a company CEO, Samir. Samir remembers Alister, but Alister does not remember Samir. In addition to this, Alistair does not have a lot of money. Then, suddenly, Samir passes in front of Alistair. Alistair calls to Samir.
I focus on two scenes. Firstly, Alistair and Samir play in the sand. A boy makes a castle which is shaped by sand. It is going to break. That means two people's relationship is a coincidence and a fleeting one. Sand expresses the relationship. Secondly, the movie scene order is not chronological. In my opinion, this order can focus on viewer's feelings. If it is chronological order, they can understand the ending, but this film does not do that. The movie feels so sadder because we do not know the ending.
Stranger is may not the stranger
yukiaaa23 July 2022
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From the first scene I was hooked. Why is this short film show us the second time? What about the first time? With the story goes, the question was getting bigger. When they meet for the second time, which is first time given us to watch, they don't care for the others as strangers. They don't even know their background, and personality. This is one of the main message this film tells us, that we cannot judge others without get to know well. I just realized how people see the others underestimated in daily life. It is need to remain every one of us.
good storyline
maone-725347 July 2022
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"Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times" is a drama short film and was released
at 2017.
This story is divided into five parts. And this story is about 2 men meeting five times.
First of all, in the second part, two men meet in front of an ATM. Then, they argue because one man is a racist. Next is the third part. The racist guy from earlier gets introduced to the CEO. The CEO is the man he met in front of the ATM. And the fourth time, the racist man is now homeless. Then the CEO guy walks by and the racist man talks to him. But the CEO doesn't remember having been with him. And he gives the homeless man enough money to spend a few weeks. And in the first meeting, they are together when they were little.
Finally, they are old, and the homeless man reconnects with the CEO as a volunteer.
In my opinion, this film was an emotional story, and I like this storyline.
In addition, the main point of this film is changing the order of parts. Thereby, I think we can have questions, and it makes for moving content.
This story is divided into five parts. And this story is about 2 men meeting five times.
First of all, in the second part, two men meet in front of an ATM. Then, they argue because one man is a racist. Next is the third part. The racist guy from earlier gets introduced to the CEO. The CEO is the man he met in front of the ATM. And the fourth time, the racist man is now homeless. Then the CEO guy walks by and the racist man talks to him. But the CEO doesn't remember having been with him. And he gives the homeless man enough money to spend a few weeks. And in the first meeting, they are together when they were little.
Finally, they are old, and the homeless man reconnects with the CEO as a volunteer.
In my opinion, this film was an emotional story, and I like this storyline.
In addition, the main point of this film is changing the order of parts. Thereby, I think we can have questions, and it makes for moving content.
So emotional
ysk-5731112 July 2022
Two strangers who meet five times"
This short drama film is about the change of the relationship between Alistair and Samir as they meet. As you can infer from the title, they meet five times. However, their situations are completely different whenever they meet. In addition to this, this film is not in chronological order.
I want to share this film with anyone I meet for the following two reasons. The main reason is that the film's title "Two strangers who meet five times" gives viewers some hints. One of them is that the two protagonists meet five times, so you can expect what happens in the film to some extent. However, interestingly they are in different situations, and their personalities also change every time they meet. This is why while watching the movie, you should be surprised and enjoy it. Another hint you can get from the title is that Alistair and Samir meet as strangers every time they meet. Thanks to these hints, you can understand this fantastic film more deeply. Secondly, viewers will see their growth as the two protagonists get old. At first, their relationship is terrible, but as the story proceeds definitely you can understand why their relationship is horrible at the first scene, and you will be moved by the last scene. For these reasons mentioned above, I love this film a lot.
This short drama film is about the change of the relationship between Alistair and Samir as they meet. As you can infer from the title, they meet five times. However, their situations are completely different whenever they meet. In addition to this, this film is not in chronological order.
I want to share this film with anyone I meet for the following two reasons. The main reason is that the film's title "Two strangers who meet five times" gives viewers some hints. One of them is that the two protagonists meet five times, so you can expect what happens in the film to some extent. However, interestingly they are in different situations, and their personalities also change every time they meet. This is why while watching the movie, you should be surprised and enjoy it. Another hint you can get from the title is that Alistair and Samir meet as strangers every time they meet. Thanks to these hints, you can understand this fantastic film more deeply. Secondly, viewers will see their growth as the two protagonists get old. At first, their relationship is terrible, but as the story proceeds definitely you can understand why their relationship is horrible at the first scene, and you will be moved by the last scene. For these reasons mentioned above, I love this film a lot.
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