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The History of Sound
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The History of Sound

2025-09-12 · 128 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Romance · Music

In 1917, two young music students attending the Boston Conservatory bond over a mutual love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song-collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.

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Directors
Oliver Hermanus
Production companies
End Cue, Film4 Productions, Tango Entertainment, Fat City, Storm City Films, Closer Media, Film i Väst, Filmgate Films
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America, Sweden
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,500,000
Revenue
USD 3,220,241

Top Cast

Paul MescalPaul MescalLionel Worthing
Josh O'ConnorJosh O'ConnorDavid White
Chris CooperChris CooperOlder Lionel
Molly PriceMolly PriceLionel's Mother
Raphael SbargeRaphael SbargeLionel's Father
Hadley RobinsonHadley RobinsonBelle Sinclair
Michael SchantzMichael SchantzBob Sinclair
Peter Mark KendallPeter Mark KendallNathan McCloud
Emma CanningEmma CanningClarissa Roux
Alison BartlettAlison BartlettSamantha
Alessandro BedettiAlessandro BedettiVincent
Briana MiddletonBriana MiddletonThankful Mary Swain
Gary RaymondGary RaymondWilliam Swain
Michael D. XavierMichael D. XavierMr. Roux
Emily BerglEmily BerglMrs. Roux
Aidan RedmondAidan RedmondJohn Conway
Aedin MoloneyAedin MoloneyMary Conway
Leo CocovinisYoung Lionel
Tom NelisTom NelisLionel's Grandfather
Brian HutchisonBrian HutchisonHal

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