Nowhere Special

Nowhere Special

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.

  • Released: 2020-09-10
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Genre: Drama
  • Stars: Stella McCusker, Carol Moore, Nigel O'Neill, Eileen O'Higgins, Siobhán McSweeney, Paul Garrett, Hayley Russell, Valene Kane, Valerie O'Connor, Keith McErlean, Bernadette Brown, Caolan Byrne, Niamh McGrady, Rhoda Ofori-Attah, Peter Ballance, Libby McBride, Shiloh de Silva, Asher de Silva, Daniel Lamont, Paddy O’Reilly
  • Director: Uberto Pasolini
 Comments
  • lindasusanstrang - 29 June 2024
    Simply Beautiful
    This film won't appeal to everyone: very low key and slow moving, no action, per se. It's all in the faces of James Norton, as the dying single father who needs to find a home for his 4-year old son and Daniel Lamont, as the son whose whole world has been his dad. They visit possible foster parents that sometimes amuse you, sometimes repel you, sometimes touch you. They spend time together that breaks your heart knowing these are among the last memories young Michael will have. And you will grieve with and for James Norton as he struggles to do the best he can for his son before he leaves him. Beautiful, moving performances from Norton and Lamont.
  • tmccheyne - 23 July 2023
    Touching & Heartbreaking
    This is a truly heart rending story, real and true I'm sure. James Norton and the young boy are so natural together. Where they found this boy I cannot guess but he his so fitting to the role. I understand James Norton spent a great deal of time with him prior to filming and this obviously brought about the chemistry that they had together. The expressions from this child were so natural and brilliant for the role. I hope his parents got him a puppy after the film.

    I wept and wished that it could have a Hollywood ending, but thankfully he did choose the right home for his son. Thank you for all involved with the film, it's wrong to say I enjoyed it but it was extremely watchable.

    The boy deserves an Oscar.