After premiering at Sundance earlier this rare to roaringly positive reviews, the first trailer for Kenneth Lonergan third feature film has arrived. Written and directed by Lonergan, the star-studded Manchester by the Sea follows Lee Chandler, who is forced to return home after he is named guardian to his late brother’s son.
The film stars Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, and many others. If the Oscar-baity pull quotes that liter the film’s trailer weren’t enough of a hint at its hopes, the film is also scheduled to play TIFF and NYFF later this year.
Manchester by the Sea is set to open November 18.