God’s Own Country

Set against the rugged backdrop of rural Yorkshire, this 2017 film directed by Francis Lee follows the emotionally charged journey of Johnny Saxby, a young farmer burdened by the responsibilities of his family’s struggling farm. When a Romanian migrant worker named Gheorghe arrives to assist during lambing season, an unexpected and transformative relationship develops between the two men. The film has garnered critical acclaim for its raw and authentic portrayal of love and isolation, winning the World Cinema Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Notably, the performances by Josh O’Connor and Alec Secareanu have been widely praised. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.