'The End We Start From' Starring Jodie Comer Hits Theaters
The post-apocalyptic film, produced by Benedict Cumberbatch's Sunnymarch, depicts a mother's struggle to protect her newborn amidst an ecological crisis in Britain.
- Jodie Comer stars in the film adaptation of Megan Hunter's post-apocalyptic novel 'The End We Start From', directed by Mahalia Belo.
- The film depicts a near future where an ecological crisis floods Britain, forcing a woman, played by Comer, to survive and protect her newborn son in a chaotic world.
- Benedict Cumberbatch's production company Sunnymarch acquired the rights to the novel, with Cumberbatch playing a small role in the film.
- The film was shot over 30 days in and around London, using 15 different babies for the story due to on-set time restrictions.
- Despite the challenges of making an independent film, including Comer contracting COVID-19 during production, the film was completed with Comer praising the care and importance placed on the storytelling.