Roadside Attractions has released a poster and trailer for H is for Hawk, the upcoming adaptation of Helen Macdonald’s novel of the same name.
Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, the drama sees Helen (Claire Foy) form an unlikely friendship with a stubborn wild goshawk named Mabel following the death of her father.
Featuring alongside Claire Foy in the cast are Brendan Gleeson, Denise Gough, Sam Spruell, and Lindsay Duncan. Watch the trailer below…
H is for Hawk follows Helen (Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (Gleeson), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together and turns the ancient art of falconry—rooted in European tradition—training a wild goshawk named Mabel to navigate her profound loss. But as she teaches Mabel to hunt and fly free, Helen discovers how deeply she has neglected her own emotions and life. What begins as an act of endurance transforms into an intimate journey of resilience and healing.
H is for Hawk arrives in cinemas on January 23rd.
