This is a powerful story of love and loss, staring Jess Buckley and Paul Mescal who both give stellar performances as Agnes and Shakespeare in this adaptation of Maggie O’ Farrell’s novel, Hamnet.
The story is set against the background of a small village in sixteenth century England, with luscious scenery, where Agnes hones her skills at making herbal medicines.
The film follows the relationship between Agnes and William and the impact of the tragic death of their eleven year old son, Hamnet , which inspired Shakespeare’s play, ‘Hamlet’.