Director's Works
Sorrel, Sons & Lovers Neil Linpow
Neil Linpow is a multi award winning actor and filmmaker of Irish and Chinese origin. His work has screened at a number of high profile International film festivals, and seen recognition and awards from bodies that include Cannes YDA, BIFA, 1.4 Awards, British Arrows and Kinsale Sharks. He is best known for writing and starring in the critically acclaimed feature thriller ‘Little Bone Lodge’ in 2023, alongside Joely Richardson and Sadie Soverall. Neil has a passion for character driven thrillers that subvert audience expectations and create tightly constructed narratives filled with tension and menacing action.
The idea with the film was to create a story that complimented the beautifully poignant lyrics of the song. To tell the story of an untenable martial relationship from the perspective of their children. It was important to show both Mum and Dad as equally loving and valued parents who care deeply for their children - and as people who have tried to ‘stay together for the kids.’ But ultimately, also as people who realise the difficult truth that perhaps being apart is actually going to be the best environment for everyone. We wanted to lean on the sadness of the lyrics, but also juxtapose that with a sense of whimsy that exists in the uplifting melody of the song - because as we all know - life is mixture of good days and bad, and it’s important that we highlighted that there is a lot of love underpinning the story.