BALANCE, NOT SYMMETRY (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Laura Harrier (BlacKkKlansman), Bria Vinaite (The Florida Project), Lily Newmark (Pin Cushion), Freya Mavor (The Keeper), Tamsin Egerton (St. Trinian’s), Kate Dickie (Red Road), Scott Miller (film debut), Martin Bell (Neds), Conor McCarron (For Those In Peril)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Jamie Adams (Black Mountain Poets), director, writer, producer; Simon Neil (film debut), writer; Maggie Monteith (Out of Blue), producer; Walter Mair (Blood Orange), composer; Ryan Eddleston (Prevenge), cinematographer; Adelina Bichis (Wild Honey Pie!), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Caitlin (Harrier), an American student studying at the Glasgow School of Art, has her world rocked by the unexpected death of her father. Overwhelmed by grief, she starts to re-evaluate her life, her relationships – among them the one she shares with her housemate and best friend Hannah (Vinaite) – and her end-of-year presentation, all while trying to find the balance in her turbulent existence once more…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Songwriter Simon Neil makes his screenwriting debut with the latest project by filmmaker Jamie Adams – now on his third (!) major release of the year – which deals with several subjects including grief and friendship.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST 2019

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