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Nowhere Special(2020)
Status: Released
Date: 2020-09-10
72%
226 Votes
Time: 1h 36m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Italy,
Romania,
United Kingdom,
Northern Ireland
Revenue: $764,610.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Redwave Films
Romanian National Center for Cinematography
Movie: Nowhere Special
Top 10 Billed Cast
James Norton
John
Daniel Lamont
Michael
Eileen O'Higgins
Shona
Valerie O'Connor
Ella
Stella McCusker
Rosemary
Carol Moore
Deirdre
Valene Kane
Celia
Keith McErlean
Philip
Video Trailer Nowhere Special
Video: Official UK Trailer
Official UK Trailer
Official US Trailer
Official US Trailer 2
#BIFF2020 World Cinema - Nowhere Special / 월드 시네마 - 노웨어 스페셜
Behind The Scenes
Official :15 Cutdown
Official :30 Cutdown
Official UK Trailer 2
Q&A with Uberto Pasolini and James Norton
All 9 videos
Official UK Trailer - Trailer
Official US Trailer - Trailer
Official US Trailer 2 - Trailer
#BIFF2020 World Cinema - Nowhere Special / 월드 시네마 - 노웨어 스페셜 - Clip
Behind The Scenes - Behind the Scenes
Official :15 Cutdown - Teaser
Official :30 Cutdown - Teaser
Official UK Trailer 2 - Teaser
Q&A with Uberto Pasolini and James Norton - Featurette
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