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Strays is a 2023 live-action, young-adult movie that serves as the anti-version of a human-dog relationship. This article will discuss some elements of the movie and how they are related to anti-love.
This live-action movie is centered around Reggie, a dog, who becomes a stray. His former owner, Doug, is selfish and cruel, which is something Reggie doesn't recognize at first. However, with the help of another stray dog named Bug, Reggie discovers that his former owner isn't the loving owner he thought he was and realizes he is in a toxic relationship.
Viewers can tell that Doug is a heartless sleazeball from noticeable clues in many scenes. The way Doug overdoses on marijuana irresponsibly and cheats on his ex-girlfriend emphasizes him as the main antagonist.