Nowhere Special (film)

Nowhere Special is a 2020 internationally co-produced drama film written, directed, and produced by Uberto Pasolini.

It stars James Norton and Daniel Lamont, set in Northern Ireland. The story follows John, a single parent to 4-year-old Michael, who must make arrangements for the care of his son when he is faced with the reality of terminal illness.

It had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on 10 September 2020, and was theatrically released in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2021.

Cast

• James Norton as John
• Daniel Lamont as Michael
• Eileen O'Higgins as Shona
• Valerie O'Connor as Ella
• Valene Kane as Celia
• Keith McErlean as Phillip
• Siobhán McSweeney as Pam
• Chris Corrigan as Gerry
• Niamh McGrady as Lorraine
• Caolan Byrne as Trevor

Production

In September 2019, it was announced James Norton had joined the cast of the film, with Uberto Pasolini directing from a screenplay he wrote. Pasolini was inspired to write the script from a story he read about a terminally ill father who needed to find a new family for his son before dying.

Principal photography began in August 2019.

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on 10 September 2020. 
It was released in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2021 at Curzon Cinemas.

Critical reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Nowhere Special holds an approval rating of 100% based on 30 reviews.

In 2021, James Norton was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for Best Actor.