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Nowhere Special

Nowhere Special

Drama · 2020

John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.

Movie details

Nowhere Special

2020 Drama 1h 36m

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7.3 / 10

Community rating

John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Uberto Pasolini

Written by

Uberto Pasolini

James Norton

James Norton

John

Daniel Lamont

Daniel Lamont

Michael

Eileen O'Higgins

Eileen O'Higgins

Shona

Valerie O'Connor

Valerie O'Connor

Ella

Stella McCusker

Stella McCusker

Rosemary

Carol Moore

Carol Moore

Deirdre

Valene Kane

Valene Kane

Celia

Court is in session

Put Nowhere Special on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.