Plot Synopsis

WE ARE WHO WE ARE is an eight-episode scripted series that tells a story about two American kids who live on a U.S. military base in Italy, while exploring themes of friendship, first-love, and identity. It's a story that could happen anywhere in the world, but in this case, happens in this little slice of America in Italy. Shy and introverted 14-year-old Fraser moves from New York to a military base in Veneto with his mothers, Sarah and Maggie, who are both in the U.S. Army. The seemingly bold and confident Caitlin has lived with her family on the base for several years and speaks Italian. Compared to her older brother Danny, Caitlin has the closer relationship with their father, Richard, and does not communicate well with her mother Jenny. Caitlin is the lynchpin of her group of friends, which includes: Britney, an outspoken, witty, sexually uninhibited girl; the cheerful and good-natured Craig, a soldier in his twenties; Sam, Caitlin's possessive boyfriend and Craig's younger brother; Enrico, a playful 18-year-old from Veneto, who has a weak spot for Britney; and Valentina, an Italian girl. The series was an official selection of the 2020 Cannes Film Festival Directors' Fortnight. Episodes include:

"Right Here Right Now I" (Monday, September 14, 2020 from 10-11pm ET/PT): When Sarah Wilson is named the new commander of a difficult military unit in Chioggia, Italy, she uproots her wife Maggie and teenage son Fraser from their lives in New York City to start a new chapter in this unfamiliar seaside town. While Sarah contends with her new position and Maggie resumes her work at the army's clinic, Fraser longs for Mark, a friend he left behind in New York, and seems uninterested in connecting with the other teenagers on base -- until he meets Caitlin. Written by Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Giordano, and Francesca Manieri; directed by Luca Guadagnino.

"Right Here Right Now II" (Monday, September 21, 2020 from 10-11pm ET/PT): The arrival of Caitlin's period accelerates her secret desire to experiment with her gender expression -- and to flirt with girls, test boundaries with her boyfriend Sam, and spar with her father Richard. As she and her brother Danny continue to clash with their mother Jenny, Caitlin's relationships with her both her dad and Danny's best friend Craig deepen. Later, Fraser discovers Caitlin's secret, which forever changes the nature of their relationship. Written by Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Giordano, and Francesca Manieri; directed by Luca Guadagnino.

"Right Here Right Now III" (Monday, September 28, 2020 from 10-11pm ET/PT): A fracture begins to form within the friend group following Caitlin and Sam's breakup. While Sam turns to the open arms of Britney, Caitlin is judged for spending more time with Fraser. Later, Maggie attends the Chioggia Festival with the neighborhood women and finds an unexpected companion in Jenny. Meanwhile, the progress Colonel Wilson has made in her new role is derailed when she decides to deploy her troops early -- and her complex relationship with Fraser is rattled when his crush becomes her only ally. Written by Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Giordano, and Francesca Manieri; directed by Luca Guadagnino.

"Right Here Right Now IV" (Monday, October 5, 2020 from 10-11pm ET/PT): With his deployment timeline fast-tracked, Craig spontaneously proposes to his Italian girlfriend, Valentina. Determined to ship him off with a celebration he'll never forget, his friends pool their resources for a Hawaiian-themed wedding that leads to an evening of debauchery. Written by Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Giordano, and Francesca Manieri; directed by Luca Guadagnino.

"Right Here Right Now V" (Monday, October 12, 2020 from 10-11pm ET/PT): As the power struggle between Sarah and Richard escalates, the relationship between their wives continues to grow, and Sarah fuels the fire by spending time with Caitlin on the base's virtual shooting range. Later, Caitlin asks Fraser for help making a bold statement; Danny questions Jenny about his biological father as he dives deeper into Islam; and Fraser forms his own connection with Jonathan. Written by Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Giordano, and Francesca Manieri; Directed by Luca Guadagnino.

"Right Here Right Now VI" (Monday, October 19, 2020 from 10-11pm ET/PT): Sarah is thrilled to learn about her son's burgeoning friendship with Jonathan and, grateful for a strong male influence in Fraser's life, encourages them to spend more time together -- even if Maggie doesn't understand. Richard uses a father-daughter hunting trip to get inside Caitlin's head. Later, Sarah receives a phone call that will forever alter life on base. Written by Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Giordano, and Francesca Manieri; Directed by Luca Guadagnino.

"Right Here Right Now VII" (Monday, October 26, 2020 from 10-11pm ET/PT): The friend group fractures even further over their hatred for Colonel Wilson, whom they blame for a tragedy that's rocked the base. As Caitlin momentarily pauses her self-discovery journey and Danny fully commits to his, Richard's insubordination reaches a breaking point, forcing Wilson to make a difficult decision. Written by Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Giordano, and Francesca Manieri; Directed by Luca Guadagnino.

"Right Here Right Now VIII and Last" (Monday, November 2, 2020 from 10-11pm ET/PT): In honor of her last day in Italy, Caitlin and Fraser sneak off to catch a concert in Bologna. Along the way, Fraser finally feels comfortable admitting a shocking secret about Mark and finds a new friend in Luca before he and Caitlin spend their final moments together in the most beautiful place on earth. Written by Luca Guadagnino, Paolo Giordano, and Francesca Manieri; Directed by Luca Guadagnino.