Words Adam Matulewicz

Helen’s life takes flight in an unexpected direction when she loses her beloved father, Alisdair – a gifted photographer and avid birdwatcher who sparked her passion for the wild. Overcome with grief, she sinks into treasured memories of birding and exploring nature by his side. Then, in a bold and bewildering act of healing, she adopts a fearsome goshawk.

Shutting herself off from the world, Helen turns her focus on her seemingly untameable new friend Mabel as she takes on the challenge of training such a wild yet remarkable animal. What begins as an attempt to master the hawk slowly becomes a transformative journey for herself  as this unconventional approach to processing grief leads her down a road of self-rediscovery.

Following her award-winning portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, Claire Foy stars as the writer whose memoir inspires this poignant drama. She’s joined by Academy Award-nominee Brendan Gleeson as Helen’s late father, with Denise Gough as close friend Christina, Sam Spruell as seasoned falconer Stuart, and Linday Duncan as neighbour Beryl; all guiding her along the way.

This is the true heartfelt story of a woman’s grief, precious memories, and the powerful healing effect of nature.

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