Llandudno Junction

God’s Own Country

A young sheep farmer in Yorkshire has his life turned upside down by the arrival of a Romanian migrant

DIRECTOR:

Francis Lee

RELEASE YEAR:

2017

UK, 1hr 45mins

Spring. Yorkshire. Young farmer Johnny Saxby numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker for lambing season ignites an intense relationship that sets Johnny on a new path.

Often cited as the British Brokeback Mountain, God’s Own Country has won numerous awards on the festival circuit, including Best Film at the Edinburgh Film Festival and a Directing Award for Francis Lee at Sundance.

Tuesday 9 January 2018 – Congratulations!
We are delighted that GOD’S OWN COUNTRY has been nominated for Outstanding British Film this morning at the BAFTA Film Awards. Josh O’Connor who plays Johnny in the film has also been nominated for the EE Rising Star Award 2018.