James Norton’s Belfast-filmed drama has been praised by viewers who have been left in tears.
A heartbreaking film that audiences claim will take you on a deeply moving experience from start to finish is available to steam
Inspired by a true story, Nowhere Special chronicles the story of single father John (portrayed by James Norton), who receives a terminal diagnosis.
Throughout his remaining months, he undertakes one crucial endeavour: to secure a new adoptive home for the four-year-old son he must leave behind following his death.
The picture, which was released in 2020, was filmed and set in Belfast and was written, directed, and produced by Uberto Pasolini, reports the Irish Mirror.
A synopsis reads: “When single father John is given only a few months left to live, he tries to find the perfect family for his young son while shielding the boy from the terrible reality of the situation.
“As he struggles to find the right answer for the impossible task, he meets a social worker who opens him up to solutions he never would have considered.”
Presently, the picture holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 100 per cent and has garnered widespread acclaim from those who’ve watched it, with numerous viewers reduced to tears.
One viewer commented: “Perfectly beautiful, devastating with a bittersweet ending. It was perfect! A gut-wrenching, soul-searching experience, where the characters draw you in and keep you the whole way through.”
Another person wrote: “It’s a beautiful, heartbreaking movie. Well acted and heart touching. It’s all about love. Deffo watch it.”
Another viewer remarked: “Most touching film I can remember watching. This will break your heart from the first scene onwards, but stick with it, and I promise that it will also: 1. Inspire you 2. Make you look at all sorts of things through another light, and most importantly, 3. Leave you as a better person.”
While a fourth enthused: “Heartbreakingly excellent. A film to remember and such a fine performance by James Norton and the little boy. A truly emotional journey, and Pasolini’s direction and screenplay are breathtaking.”
Previously, James Norton admitted he was moved to tears upon reading the script, and one particular scene required several reshoots as he repeatedly broke down, with the director keen for his character to come across as composed.
He once revealed to Sky News’ Backstage podcast: “What’s interesting about this film and the script, particularly as I read it… even though it was very pared down and simple, I was crying by the end of the read.
“So I knew that there was something there, the kind of kernel of something very special, and it wasn’t just the fact that it was a film about someone dying, approaching death, there was equally something uplifting about the love story between this father and son.
“And, you know, when you read that script and you find yourself crying by the end, you know you’ve got to make it.”
Nowhere Special is available to stream on Prime Video and ITVX
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