Jimpa (CTC)

From acclaimed director Sophie Hyde, Jimpa is an uplifting multi-generational family story starring award-winning favourites Olivia Colman and John Lithgow.

Hannah travels to vibrant Amsterdam with her teen, Frances, to reconnect with her politically-engaged, gay father—affectionately known as “Jimpa”. Frances is besotted with Jimpa and announces they wish to stay with him for a year – to Hannah’s apprehension. Jimpa is fiercely independent, so it is a shock when his declining health is revealed, upending Frances' plans and bringing Hannah’s sister in from the UK. As the siblings negotiate what happens next, Hannah must confront her past and the stories she has told about her family.

With warmth, humour and joy, Jimpa reminds us that, in every family, there are stories that don't add up. 

Cast: Olivia Colman, John Lithgow. Aud Mason-Hyde

Director: Sophie Hyde

"Jimpa is an invitation to disagree better, bond stronger and love freer. If your heart is open, there’s much reward to be found in Hyde’s supple care." SCREENHUB

"Jimpa is a tender and authentic drama with an amazing performance from Aud Mason-Hyde that grounds its themes about family and queer identity." SCREENRANT

"Underpinned by a warm and inclusive sincerity that packs plenty of appeal." EYE FOR FILM

"Led by layered performances from Olivia Colman and John Lithgow, Hyde’s fifth feature is an affectionate, perceptive observation about the quiet difficulties of family" SCREEN INTERNATIONAL

"Olivia Colman and John Lithgow soar in [this] beautiful, bittersweet drama" THE WRAP