Overview

• The official trailer showcases Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal in a 16th‑century story of family loss that interprets, rather than proves, ties to Hamlet.
• Telluride and Toronto audiences responded with strong emotion, and early reviews have been highly positive.
• Focus Features will open the film in theaters on November 27 with a broader rollout through the holiday corridor.
• Awards coverage is already touting Jessie Buckley for Best Actress consideration and Paul Mescal for a Supporting Actor slot.
• The film features a score by Max Richter, cinematography by Łukasz Żal, Zhao’s collaboration with editor Affonso Gonçalves, and producing support from Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes via Amblin.