Lilies Not for Me

Lilies Not for Me

In 1920s England, a young gay novelist (Fionn O'Shea) has been institutionalized because of his sexuality. As he tells his story to a sensitive nurse, he reveals the love he shared with a handsome doctor who became convinced their shared 'condition' could be cured. From the producers of Call Me by Your Name, this bleedingly romantic debut feature from writer-director Will Seefried shines an unflinching light on a dark and mostly unknown period of gay history. Evoking a handsome Merchant Ivory-esque production with a dash of gothic flair, Lilies Not for Me is a reminder that despite the many attempts throughout history to change queer folks at their very core, passion and love have always persevered.