The History of Sound

Oliver Hermanus
2026-01-14


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127 min

Two young music students, Lionel and David, attending the Boston Conservatory in 1917, bond over their shared love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.

Cast

Name Character Team
Paul Mescal Lionel Calvin and Nobbs
Josh O'Connor David Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Molly Price Lionel's Mother Unowned
Alison Bartlett Samantha Unowned
Michael Schantz Bob Unowned
Chris Cooper Older Lionel Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Raphael Sbarge Lionel Sr. Unowned
Hadley Robinson Belle Unowned
Peter Mark Kendall Nathan Unowned
Emma Canning Clarissa Unowned
Gary Raymond William Unowned
Alessandro Bedetti Vincent Unowned
Michael D. Xavier Mr. Roux Unowned
Aidan Redmond John Conway Unowned
Aedin Moloney Mary Conway Unowned
Leo Cocovinis Young Lionel Unowned
Tom Nelis Grandfather Unowned
Brian Hutchison Hal Unowned