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The Stranger on the Desert Road

18+5 episodes7 minSubtitles in 11 languages

“The Stranger on the Desert Road” is an 18+ vertical short film from The Friend Shorts, told in 5 episodes that run about 7 minutes in total. Episode 1 is open to everyone, and Premium members unlock the whole film once for 15 tokens.

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What is “The Stranger on the Desert Road” about?

A stunning hitchhiker stranded on an empty desert road gets a ride from an utterly ordinary guy in a beat-up pickup. What begins as a simple favor may turn into a journey neither of them saw coming.

What are the episodes of “The Stranger on the Desert Road”?

5 episodes, about 7 minutes in total.

  1. 01Episode 11:08
  1. 02Episode 20:56
  2. 03Episode 31:16
  3. 04Episode 41:42
  4. 05Episode 51:58

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does “The Stranger on the Desert Road” have?

“The Stranger on the Desert Road” has 5 episodes that run about 7 minutes in total. Each episode is a short vertical video made for watching on a phone.

How can I watch “The Stranger on the Desert Road”?

“The Stranger on the Desert Road” plays on The Friend Shorts, right in the browser on a phone or a computer, with no app to install. Open the film and episode 1 starts right away, no account needed.

Who can watch episode 1 of “The Stranger on the Desert Road”?

Episode 1 is open to everyone, with or without a The Friend account.

How do I unlock the other episodes of “The Stranger on the Desert Road”?

Episodes 2 to 5 are for Premium members. A Premium member unlocks every episode of the film once, for 15 tokens from their token balance.

Which languages is “The Stranger on the Desert Road” available in?

The original audio is English, with subtitles in 11 languages.

Is “The Stranger on the Desert Road” for adults only?

Yes. “The Stranger on the Desert Road” is an 18+ film for adults only, and The Friend Shorts is open only to people aged 18 or over.

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