Overview
- Director Harry Lighton’s debut, starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård, is playing in select theaters with a wider U.S. release set for Feb. 27.
- Adapted from Adam Mars-Jones’s novella and updated to the present, the film follows Colin’s bond with biker Ray and his introduction to a dom–sub relationship.
- Cast and creators stress clear consent and a nuanced dynamic, with intimate scenes used to chart the protagonist’s awakening rather than for shock value.
- Members of the Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club participated as extras and consultants, contributing detail on BDSM practices and props to ground the film’s authenticity.
- Coverage notes broad critical praise, including a reported 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, Cannes screenplay recognition, and BAFTA contention, fueling audience interest.