Described as “a tender, uplifting story of love, friendship and the courage to embrace new beginnings at any stage of life”, the Ian McKellen / Roger Allam starrer has its world premiere at LFF on 13 October – and is also screening at the festival on 17 October.
Check out the Frank and Percy poster and scroll down for the synopsis:
No trailer yet but here’s the synopsis:
When Frank (Allam) a kind-hearted and charming widower, and Percy (McKellen), a witty and flamboyant bachelor, cross paths as they walk their beloved dogs on Hampstead Heath during a warm spring, casual chit-chat about heatwaves and London life slowly evolves into something deeper. As their friendship unexpectedly blossoms into something romantic, they must both decide if they should take a chance on love. Equally poignant and funny, Frank and Percy is a story of companionship, of finding connection and having the resilience and courage to remain open-hearted to the possibility of embracing that love.
The BFI London Film Festival is home turf – Frank and Percy is set in and around London’s sumptuous Hampstead Heath, and boasts a stellar supporting cast including Golden Globe and BAFTA nominee Stephen Fry, Golden Globe, Emmy and BAFTA winner Jessica Gunning, BAFTA winner Joanna Lumley, Tony, Emmy and BAFTA winner Derek Jacobi, BAFTA winner Siân Phillips, Ncuti Gatwa, Hugh Skinner and Rob Brydon.
Co-produced and financed by John Gore Studios and BK Studios, the film is adapted by award-winning screenwriter Martin Sherman from the West End hit play by Ben Weatherill. McKellen and Allam reprise their roles in this big screen adaptation, directed by Sean Mathias.
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