A nonetheless from ‘Chook’
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The primary trailer for Chook, Andrea Arnold’s coming-of-age drama, has dropped, with a solid led by Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski, and newcomer Nykiya Adams. The movie, which premiered to acclaim at Cannes earlier this yr, marks Arnold’s return to narrative filmmaking after an extended hiatus.

Chook tells the story of 12-year-old Bailey, performed by Adams, whose turbulent residence life together with her single father, Bug (Keoghan), and brother is turned the other way up by the arrival of a mysterious stranger named Chook (Rogowski). Set within the fringes of latest society, the movie explores themes of household, adolescence, and self-discovery.

Recognized for launching the careers of unknown actors like Katie Jarvis and Sasha Lane, Arnold as soon as once more appears to attract a breakout efficiency from Adams, with early evaluations praising her portrayal of Bailey.

Chook opens in theaters in U.S. theatres on November 8, marks Arnold’s third function, whose earlier works embody American Honey and Fish Tank.