Synopse
A lonely teenager, curious and sharp, growing up in the shattered city of Liverpool. Two incredible women clash for his love: Mimi the formidable aunt who raised him and Julia, the spirited mother who gave him inspiration. Yearning for a normal family, John escapes into music. His fledgling genius finds a kindred spirit in the young Paul McCartney. But just as John's new life begins the truth about his past leads to a tragedy he would never escape. Poignant and powerful, the untold story of the boy who created The Beatles.
Regie
Sam Taylor-Wood (*1967).The british concept-artist and photographermade a short for TV. Her feature film debut was supported by John Lennons widow Yoko Ono.
Info
Original Title: Nowhere Boy
International Title: Nowhere Boy
Category: Feature
Section: Strawberry Fields
Version & Subtitles: English OV
Director: Sam Taylor-Wood
Screenplay: Matt Greenhalgh
Cast/Protagonists: Aaron Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Threlfall
Production country: Canada, United Kingdom (Great Britain)
Year of Production: 2009
Length: 98 min
Producer: Robert Bernstein
Production company: Ecosse Film Production
Cinematography: Seamus McGarvey
Editor: Lisa Gunning
Music: Will Gregory, Alison Goldfrap
Production Design: Alice Normington
World Sales: HanWay Films
Distributor: Senator Film Verleih GmbH
