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Nowhere Special
2020 96 min Italy, Romania, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland 12+
★7.9
Drama
Director: Uberto Pasolini
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Description
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.
US Gross:
$48,330
Worldwide:
$764,610
Starring
James Norton
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Daniel Lamont
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Carol Moore
Actor
Awards
Venice Film Festival 2020
— Orizzonti – Best Film
Key opinion
Nowhere Special is a deeply affecting and restrained drama that focuses on the quiet, stoic journey of a dying father seeking a future for his young son. While the film is widely praised for its emotional authenticity and powerful performances, its deliberate, minimalist pace is a point of contention for some viewers.
| Acting | James Norton delivers a masterfully restrained and empathetic performance that serves as the film's emotional anchor. | |
| Direction | Uberto Pasolini’s direction succeeds by eschewing melodrama in favor of quiet, observational detail and psychological tension. | |
| Emotion | The film achieves profound emotional impact through its focus on small, mundane moments rather than grand, sentimental gestures. | |
| Pacing | The minimalist, deliberate pacing is appreciated by some as an exercise in focus, while others find it sluggish or exhausting. |