Nowhere

Set in Los Angeles, Nowhere follows a tight-knit circle of bohemian misfits as they wrestle with love, desire, and identity on a single, sun-drenched day. Dark Smith, a brooding, impulsive figure, navigates his tense relationship with a bisexual partner and her lesbian lover, while their shy gay friend tries to keep up with the chaos. They plan to crash the year's wildest party, hoping the night will provide answers and connection. As the hours slip by, the group encounters a string of hallucinatory episodes, abrupt detours, and odd encounters that blur fantasy and reality. The day becomes a vivid portrait of youth, longing, and fragile bonds. The city hums with neon, and the night promises danger and possibility.

Directed by Gregg Araki, Nowhere arrived in 1997 as part of his provocative New Queer Cinema wave. The film is an original screenplay, not adapted from a prior work, and showcases Araki's offbeat Los Angeles sensibility.

Nowhere is widely cited as a key entry in 1990s indie cinema and a touchstone of the New Queer Cinema movement. Its fearless blend of sexual fluidity, offbeat humor, and dreamlike LA landscapes left a mark on bold, boundary pushing films that followed.

Critical response was mixed but many praised its audacious mix of humor and disorienting imagery. The film foregrounds fluid sexuality, fragile friendships, and the search for belonging in a city that feels alien. The ensemble cast delivers a vivid, unapologetic performance.