Overview
- The adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel is now playing in select U.S. theaters, with wider domestic rollout reported for December and a U.K. theatrical launch planned for January.
- Critics single out Jessie Buckley’s turn as Agnes as a standout, with Jacobi Jupe’s performance drawing special notice for its impact, alongside Paul Mescal’s restrained portrayal.
- Zhao describes the project as her most vulnerable work following a four-year hiatus, after festival stops including Telluride and Mill Valley where it drew strong audience and critical reactions.
- Reviews emphasize the film’s emotional catharsis rooted in family and creativity without relying on heavy spectacle, noting Zhao’s focus on intimate character work.
- Production details highlight naturalistic period design by Fiona Crombie, candlelit and outdoor visuals, and a constructed Globe Theatre interior, reflecting a minimal-CGI approach.