Nowhere Special

Nowhere Special

Directed by Uberto Pasolini

Produced by Picomedia, RAI Cinema

202096 min7.3 / 10

A tender, melancholic portrait of a dying father's quiet devotion to securing his young son's future, grounded in the intimate texture of their daily life together.

John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.

Questions people ask

  • Is Nowhere Special sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Nowhere Special violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Nowhere Special one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of films.

  • Is Nowhere Special scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Nowhere Special end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Nowhere Special easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

68/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Nowhere Special, and what each one shares →

Like Nowhere Special

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Nowhere Special

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Nowhere Special, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Nowhere Special, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Nowhere Special, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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