With one of the Ian McEwan's novels – On Chesil Beach having just arrived in our cinemas, another of his works is set to follow shortly. The Children Act stars Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci and Fionn Whitehead and has its first trailer online.
Richard Eyre is in the director's chair, while McEwan adapts his own novel for the screen. Thompson plays Fiona Maye, an eminent high court judge presiding over ethically complex cases. As the demands of her job cause her marriage to Jack (Tucci) to reach tipping point, Fiona is asked to rule on the case of Adam (Whitehead), a brilliant young boy who is refusing a life-saving blood transfusion on religious grounds.
With her private life in turmoil, Fiona finds herself drawn into the case, taking the unorthodox step of halting proceedings in order to visit Adam in hospital. As the two form a profound connection and powerful emotions come to light, Fiona’s judgement is put to the test with momentous consequences as she must ultimately decide whether Adam lives or dies.
Ben Chaplin, Jason Watkins and Rosie Cavaliero are also in the cast, and the film is out on 24 August.
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