In early 20th century England, a young writer named Owen James is hospitalized in a mental institute for his sexual orientation. He shares his story with a sympathetic nurse; of the love he shared with a handsome doctor that became convinced their ‘condition’ could be cured. Director and screenwriter’s Will Seefried romantic debut film sheds light on a dark and mostly unknown period of LGBTQ history.

The film “Lilies Not For Me” has the classic production qualities of Merchen Ivory, so if you loved films such as “Maurice”, “A Room with a View” or “Call Me by Your Name”- this is the film for you.

Irish actor Fionn O’shea who had already portrayed several gay characters in films such as “Dating Amber” and “Handsome Devil” is fantastic in the main role. Also starring Robert Aramayo (“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”), Erin Kellyman (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”) and Jodi Balfour (“Ted Lasso”).