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The History of Sound

The History of Sound

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.

DramaRomanceMusic

Release: 2025-09-12Runtime: 128 minRating: 6.3 (63)

Cast

Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal

Lionel

Josh O'Connor

Josh O'Connor

David

Molly Price

Molly Price

Lionel's Mother

Alison Bartlett

Alison Bartlett

Samantha

Michael Schantz

Michael Schantz

Bob

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

Older Lionel

Raphael Sbarge

Raphael Sbarge

Lionel Sr.

Hadley Robinson

Hadley Robinson

Belle

Peter Mark Kendall

Peter Mark Kendall

Nathan

Emma Canning

Emma Canning

Clarissa

Crew

Oliver Hermanus

Oliver Hermanus

Director

Lisa Ciuffetti

Producer

Andrew Kortschak

Producer

Andrea Roa

Producer

Dan West

Storyboard Artist

Alexander Dynan

Director of Photography

Ben Shattuck

Screenplay

Sara Murphy

Sara Murphy

Producer

Thérèsa Ryan

Producer

Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal

Executive Producer

Clips & Videos

Four Favorites with Paul Mescal and Oliver Hermanus

Four Favorites with Paul Mescal and Oliver Hermanus

Interview with Oliver Hermanus & Ben Shattuck

Interview with Oliver Hermanus & Ben Shattuck

International Trailer

International Trailer

Paul Mescal talks his admiration for Josh O'Connor whilst working on The History of Sound

Paul Mescal talks his admiration for Josh O'Connor whilst working on The History of Sound

On Set Featurette with Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor

On Set Featurette with Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor