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Based on the debut novel by British author Max Porter, this affecting drama is directed and adapted to screen by UK filmmaker Dylan Southern. The action is captured by British cinematographer Ben Fordesman and brought to life by UK actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Richard Boxall, Henry Boxall and David Thewlis. Co-produced by London-based Film4, Lobo Films and SunnyMarch.

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After the tragic loss of his wife, a young father (Benedict Cumberbatch) tries to raise his two sons while dealing with unfathomable grief. After he notices an odd and menacing presence in the house, he identifies the uninvited guest as a man-like crow (voiced by David Thewlis), who is about to become part of their family’s life whether they like it or not.