The first trailer for “The History of Sound” has been released, starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor.

“The History of Sound” is based on the short story of the same name written by Ben Shattuck, who also penned the film’s screenplay. The film was nominated for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with Molly Price, Alison Bartlett and Chris Cooper also starring.

An official synopsis for the film reads: “Two young music students, Lionel and David, attending the Boston Conservatory in 1917, bond over their shared love of folk music.”  The movie follows Lionel and David through several years of their lives, including after David is drafted into the military as World War I comes to a close: “In 1920, the two spend a winter walking through the forests and islands of Maine, collecting folk songs in order to preserve them for future generations. Lionel drifts through Europe in his twenties and thirties, building a new life of profound success and happiness, and experiencing new loves. Yet he is constantly drawn back to memories of his brief time with David, trying to understand the impact of their relationship.”

“The History of Sound” will release in theaters on Sept. 12; see the trailer – HERE.

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