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Friendship, Fireworks, and a Final Night Out: 'The State of Us'
19 Oct
Summary
- Yorkshire-shot film depicts a final unforgettable night for two best friends.
- The coming-of-age comedy is set to premiere in UK cinemas in 2027.
- The story follows Frankie breaking his dying friend Taylor out of hospice.
"The State of Us," a British coming-of-age comedy starring Samuel Bottomley and Callum Scott Howells, is slated for a U.K. cinema release in 2027. This directorial debut by Jake Harvey and Ollie Gardner, which premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, will be distributed by Vertigo Releasing.
The film centers on a single, unforgettable night for two nineteen-year-old best friends. Frankie orchestrates a plan to break his dying friend, Taylor, out of a hospice. Their mission: to fulfill their annual tradition of watching fireworks from their favorite hilltop, honoring Frankie's late parents.
As their escapade descends into chaos, the intense night pushes their enduring friendship to its limits. Frankie is forced to confront truths he has been avoiding, revealing his deep-seated fear of abandonment. With Taylor's time drawing near, he imparts a final, profound wish to Frankie: to discover resilience and find a reason to keep living amidst the devastation.
Notable cast members also include Safia Oakley-Green, Seamus O'Hara, Sunetra Sarker, and Frances Barber. The film's original music is composed by Tom Ogden, frontman of the indie band Blossoms. Circus Studios is managing worldwide sales for this deeply emotional narrative.
