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Still from God’s Own Country — God’s Own Country (2017) — Francis LeePhotographed by Joshua James Richards

Poster for God’s Own Country

Francis Lee

God’s Own Country

God's Own Country

United Kingdom / English / 2017 / 1h 44m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.97/5·150.3K ratings·45.7K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A young farmer in rural Yorkshire numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker.

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Position 14

Credits

Crew

DirectorFrancis Lee

WriterFrancis Lee

CinematographerJoshua James Richards

ComposerDustin O'Halloran, Adam Wiltzie

EditorChris Wyatt

ProducerManon Ardisson, Jack Tarling

Cast

Josh O'Connoras Johnny Saxby

Alec Secăreanuas Gheorghe Ionescu

Gemma Jonesas Deidre Saxby

Ian Hartas Martin Saxby

Harry Lister Smithas Trainee Auctioneer

Patsy Ferranas Robyn

Naveed Choudhryas Male Nurse

Stefan Dermendjievas Bearded Farm Worker

Moey Hassanas Taxi Driver

Melanie Kilburnas Gloria

John McCreaas University Boy

Alexander Suvandjievas Young Farm Worker

Liam Thomasas Glen

Sarah Whiteas Joy

God’s Own Country (2017) | Criteria