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Nowhere Special

After being diagnosed with a terminal illness and given only months left to live, single dad John embarks on a heartfelt quest to find the perfect family to raise his son.

Drama 2021 96 mins

Director: Uberto Pasolini

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Overview

John (James Norton) has dedicated his life to raising his 4-year-old son Michael (Daniel Lamont), as the child’s mother left them immediately after his birth. But when John is diagnosed with a devastating illness and given only months left to live, he embarks on a heartfelt quest to find the perfect family to raise his son. From Director Uberto Pasolini, Nowhere Special is a life-affirming tale inspired by true events, featuring a stunning performance from James Norton and a heart-warming debut by Daniel Lamont.

Director

Uberto Pasolini

Featuring

James Norton , Daniel Lamont , Eileen O'Higgins , Valerie O'Connor and Valene Kane

Genres

Drama

Certificate

infrequent strong language, upsetting scenes

Country

Italy

Language

English

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