Year: 2020
Country: Italy, UK, Romania
Director: Uberto Pasolini
Cast: James Norton, Valene Kane, Keith McErlean, Rhoda Ofori-Attah, Louise Mathews, Chris Corrigan
Genre: drama
Runtime: 96 min.
Age: 16+
Inspired by true events, "Nowhere Special" features James Norton ("Happy Valley", "Mr Jones", "Little Women") as thirty-five-year-old window cleaner John, who has dedicated his life to bringing up his son, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for his three-year-old son, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.
Awards & Festivals:
Venice Film Festival - Nominee: Venice Horizons Award Best Film
Warsaw International Film Festival - Audience Award Feature Film
El Gouna Film Festival - Nominee: Golden Star Feature Narrative Competition
Valladolid International Film Festival - Audience Award El Norte de Castilla Audience Award