Sparks fly after Ali and Ava meet through their shared affection for Sofia, the child of Ali’s tenants whom Ava teaches. Ali finds comfort in Ava’s warmth and kindness while Ava finds Ali’s complexity and humour irresistible. As the pair begin to form a deep connection they have to find a way to keep their newfound passion from being overshadowed by the stresses and struggles of their separate lives and histories.
Keywords
- British Cinema
- Cannes: Quinzaine des Cinéastes
- Cine-Short: 90 Minutes of cinema
- Festival de Cannes
- Film by the Sea
- Film Festival Oostende
- Movies That Matter Film Festival
- relationship
Actors
- Adeel Akhtar
- Claire Rushbrook
- Natalie Gavin
- Macy Shackleton
- Ellora Torchia
Director
- Clio Barnard
Drama, Romance
1h 35min
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Sparks fly after Ali and Ava meet through their shared affection for Sofia, the child of Ali’s tenants whom Ava teaches. Ali finds comfort in Ava’s warmth and kindness while Ava finds Ali’s complexity and humour irresistible. As the pair begin to form a deep connection they have to find a way to keep their newfound passion from being overshadowed by the stresses and struggles of their separate lives and histories.
Sparks fly after Ali and Ava meet through their shared affection for Sofia, the child of Ali’s tenants whom Ava teaches. Ali finds comfort in Ava’s warmth and kindness while Ava finds Ali’s complexity and humour irresistible. As the pair begin to form a deep connection they have to find a way to keep their newfound passion from being overshadowed by the stresses and struggles of their separate lives and histories.
Festivals
Cast & Crew
Director
Clio Barnard
Cast
Adeel Akhtar
Cast
Claire Rushbrook
Cast
Natalie Gavin
Cast
Macy Shackleton
Cast
Ellora Torchia