After an eight-year hiatus, Daniel Day-Lewis is making a powerful return to the big screen in Anemone, a deeply emotional family drama co-written and directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. Released by Focus Features, the newly debuted trailer offers a glimpse into a quietly intense story of estrangement, trauma, and reconciliation — wrapped in the raw beauty of the English countryside.
Set in Northern England, Anemone follows a suburban man, played by Sean Bean, who ventures into the wilderness to reconnect with his long-estranged brother, now living as a hermit — portrayed by Day-Lewis in what already looks like another layered, immersive performance. The two men share a haunting past shaped by both personal tragedy and political unrest, and the trailer hints at a narrative that’s as emotionally grounded as it is mysterious.
The film marks Ronan Day-Lewis’s feature directorial debut after a run of short films, and it’s no small feat that he’s co-written the screenplay with his Oscar-winning father. Their collaboration promises something special — a cinematic dialogue across generations, rooted in personal storytelling but elevated by the gravitas of two artists deeply invested in the material. The dynamic already feels electric, if understated.
Backing the project is Plan B Entertainment, known for championing emotionally complex and visually poetic cinema (Moonlight, 12 Years a Slave). With Anemone premiering at the 2025 New York Film Festival this fall and releasing in select U.S. theaters on October 3, 2025, the buzz is building — not just because Day-Lewis is back, but because this looks like a film that feels like a legacy.
First impressions? Quietly stunning. Anemone doesn’t scream for attention — it whispers, unearths, and lingers. And with its melancholic tone, restrained performances, and the Day-Lewis father-son synergy, this one may quietly become the emotional heavyweight of the fall season.
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