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'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.
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