Swan Song is a 2021 American science fiction romantic drama film written and directed by Benjamin Cleary. The film stars Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close, and Adam Beach.
Swan Song was released in select theaters and on Apple TV on December 17, 2021. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.
Plot
When a loving husband and father Cameron Turner is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he is presented with the option of sparing his family grief by having him replaced with a clone. Turner is torn about whether to discuss the option with his wife.
Cast
- Mahershala Ali as Cameron Turner, a family man suffering from a terminal illness.
- Ali also portrays Jack, Cameron's clone.
- Naomie Harris as Poppy Turner, Cameron's wife.
- Awkwafina as Kate, a previously cloned human.
- Glenn Close as Dr. Scott, the brash director of human cloning.
- Adam Beach as Dalton
- Lee Shorten as Rafa
Production
In February 2020, Apple TV announced it had acquired the rights to the film, to be written and directed by Benjamin Cleary and star Mahershala Ali. In September, Naomie Harris joined the cast, and Awkwafina and Glenn Close signed on in November. Adam Beach announced he was added to the cast in December.
Principal photography began on November 9, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada and concluded on February 6, 2021. The film was released on December 17, 2021.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 79% of 100 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.5/10. The website's consensus reads: "Swan Song occasionally strays on the wrong side of maudlin, but Mahershala Ali's work in dual roles lends this sci-fi drama genuine heart." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 66 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
Accolades
References
External links
- Swan Song at IMDb
- Official screenplay
