Cillian Murphy starring film, Small Things Like These, has been acquired by Lionsgate for the U.S., the U.K. and Ireland. Lionsgate will partner with Roadside Attractions for its North American theatrical release.

“The film sees Murphy star as Bill, a soft-spoken coal delivery driver and devoted father in 1980s Ireland who uncovers disturbing activity at the local convent — led by Emily Watson’s terrifying nun Sister Mary — that challenges his own internal traumas.”

Based on the Booker Prize-nominated book by Claire Keegan and directed by Tim Mielants, the film premiered at Berlinale earlier this year. Enda Walsh wrote the screenplay adaptation.

“We are incredibly proud to bring this film to audiences,” said Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. “Claire Keegan’s book is a captivating, heart-wrenching, and empathetically told story of a character who uncovers not only a local mystery, but also discovers who he really is. Cillian is at the peak of his powers, both as an actor and a producer.”

Source: Variety