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  • Cohen Media Group
  • 1 h 36 m
  • Cohen Media Group
  • 1 h 36 m

Summary 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. A...

Directed By: Uberto Pasolini

Written By: Uberto Pasolini

  • Cohen Media Group
  • 1 h 36 m
  • Cohen Media Group
  • 1 h 36 m
Nowhere Special
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Summary 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. A...

Directed By: Uberto Pasolini

Written By: Uberto Pasolini

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80
Jul 19, 2021
The film is understated rather than mawkish.
By Simran Hans FULL REVIEW
80
Jul 19, 2021
Nowhere Special is driven by the primal emotion of its child-parent dynamic and moving performances from both its leads, while the theme of social class resonates throughout.
By Christopher Machell FULL REVIEW
60
Jul 14, 2021
It’s tender and poignant, but might be a bit cloying were it not for Norton, who underplays it beautifully with a performance of tremendous depth and empathy.
By Cath Clarke FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Redwave Films, Picomedia, Digital Cube, Avanpost, Rai Cinema, Eurimages, Romanian National Center for Cinematography, Northern Ireland Screen
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Duration 1 h 36 m
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Awards

Pula Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Valladolid International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Warsaw International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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