The Strays (2023) is a British psychological thriller that follows the life of a seemingly perfect woman, Neve, who has carefully curated a successful life with a loving husband and children in an affluent neighborhood. Her life starts to unravel when two mysterious figures from her past, unknown to her family, appear in the community. As they grow closer to her family, Neve’s dark secrets come to light, revealing the unsettling truth about her past.

The film explores themes of identity, class, and the cost of trying to escape one’s roots. The tension builds as Neve’s carefully constructed life is threatened by the return of people who know the truth about her troubled history. The Strays is a gripping tale that delves into the complexities of personal reinvention, societal expectations, and the haunting consequences of abandoning one’s past. It is both a psychological drama and a commentary on privilege and class division.