The critically acclaimed drama 'Nowhere Special' (2020), described by fans as a masterpiece and awarded a perfect 100/10 score, is now available to stream for free on ITVX in the United Kingdom.
Plot and Cast
The film stars James Norton as John, a window cleaner from Northern Ireland who is raising his young son Michael (played by Daniel Lamont) alone after the mother abandoned them. When John is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he must search for a new family to care for Michael after his death.
Written and directed by Uberto Pasolini, the film has been praised for its emotional depth and powerful performances. A review on In Session Film called it a masterpiece, stating: "Pasolini along with his cast and crew earn every moment of investment in John and Michael's story. A profoundly compassionate film which is both heartbreaking and hopeful."
Fan Reactions
On IMDb, fans have lavished the film with praise. One reviewer gave it a score of "100 out of 10", writing: "Enjoyed movie very much and cried. A lot." Another said: "I was thoroughly impressed by this film. The story is beautifully developed, and convincingly told. The messages are very effective. It makes you feel them with your heart, without the need to use clichés and dramatic scenes. Less is more in this film, and it is truly special."
A third reviewer called the film "beautiful" and added: "You'll need a box of tissues to watch this film. It's a very rewarding, sad film with stunning performances. James Norton is wonderful in the lead role and the young child, Daniel Lamont playing his son is sensational. It's hard to believe it's his first role. You feel every moment in this film and imagine yourself in the same predicament. It's what films should be, engaging, character driven and believable at every stage. It moved me immensely."
A fourth fan commented: "The direction is great and so is the performance of the lead actors. The sheer grace in telling this hard story is commendable. A must watch, it's a little gem of a movie."
Viewing Information
'Nowhere Special' has a 12 certificate and contains infrequent strong language and upsetting scenes, so viewer discretion is advised. The film was recently added to ITVX, where it can be streamed for free with advertisements.
