Overview
- Producer Steven Spielberg introduced the film at Royal Festival Hall, praising Zhao’s “profound” artistry in onstage remarks.
- Zhao told the audience the project was deeply personal and led a guided breathing exercise before the screening.
- The film premiered at Telluride and won TIFF’s People’s Choice Award before its European bow in London.
- Critics highlighted Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s performances, fueling early Oscar chatter for the leads and Zhao.
- Focus Features sets a Nov. 27 limited U.S./Canada opening with Dec. 12 wide expansion, with the U.K. release dated Jan. 9 via Universal.