The History of Sound

Oliver Hermanus
2025-09-12


6.291
128 min

In 1917, two young music students attending the Boston Conservatory bond over a mutual 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
Emily Bergl Mrs. 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
Briana Middleton Thankful Mary Swain Unowned
Dawn McGee College Receptionist Unowned