The read
It runs long at 3h 39m.
Synopsis
Following four college friends in New York City: aspiring actor Willem, successful architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and prodigious lawyer Jude. As ambition, addiction, and pride threaten to pull the group apart, they always find themselves bound by their love for Jude and the mysteries of his past. But when those secrets come to light, they finally learn that to know Jude St Francis is to understand the limitless potential of love in the face of life.
Ratings
IMDb8.6/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Hanya YanagiharaWriter
- Koen TacheletWriter
- Ivo van HoveDirector
- Ivo van HoveWriter
Cast
- James NortonJude St. Francis
- Luke ThompsonWillem Ragnarsson
- Omari DouglasJean-Baptiste "JB" Marion
- Zach WyattMalcolm Irvine
- Elliot CowanBrother Luke / Dr. Traylor / Caleb Porter
- Zubin VarlaHarold Stein
- Nathalie ArminAna
- Emilio DoorgasinghAndy Contractor
Stills
Themes
live theatrefilmed theaterchild sexual abusetraumatic past