“Otherworldly, unearthly, dream-draped . . . a whisper of story, suggests of fairytale and time travel, but what makes Mark Jenkin’s films adhesive is exacting technique. Story is elusive, but the fragments, the instants are concrete.”—Ray Pride, Newcity
Weaving a hypnotic tapestry of bold analogue imagery, spellbinding storytelling, and mesmeric sound, Rose of Nevada reinforces Mark Jenkins as a uniquely singular directorial voice.
In a forgotten fishing village, a boat mysteriously appears in the old harbor. The Rose of Nevada, lost at sea with all hands 30 years ago, has returned. For the few who remember, it’s a sign. The Rose of Nevada must go out to sea again, maybe then the luck of the devastated village will turn.
Nick (George MacKay) takes a job aboard the boat to provide for his young family. Alongside him, newly arrived Liam (Callum Turner) joins the crew, desperate to escape his past. They head to sea and after a successful trip return to harbor. But something is amiss. They’ve slipped back in time, and the villagers greet them as if they are the original crew. 2025, U.K., 35mm, 114 minutes. Recommended for 16+