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.
Filming
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.
