Olivia Colman and John Lithgow Star in Emotional New Drama 'Jimpa'
Academy Award winner Olivia Colman will be seen as a filmmaker navigating the complexities of modern parenting, while Emmy winner John Lithgow plays her gay father who embarks on an unexpected journey with his trans non-binary teen. The film "Jimpa" is a semi-autobiographical drama directed by Sophie Hyde that explores three generations of the queer community.
The story centers around Hannah, played by Colman, as she takes her teen, Frances, to Amsterdam for a visit with her father, Jim, played by Lithgow. Initially planned as a one-day trip, Frances decides to stay in Amsterdam for a year, forcing Hannah to confront her past and reevaluate her parenting choices.
The film is a deeply personal project for director Sophie Hyde, who has cast actors who can bring authenticity to their roles. The character of Frances was played by actress Aud Mason-Hyde, the director's own child, marking her feature film debut.
Hyde has praised Colman for her instincts as an actor, stating that she trusts her take and doesn't want to interfere with it. The film aims to celebrate queerness and difference, a message that its young cast hopes audiences will absorb.
"Jimpa" made waves at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it was showcased as an opening night gala event for the Adelaide Film Festival. The drama is set to hit theaters on February 6, offering viewers a powerful exploration of the complexities and beauty within the modern queer family.
Academy Award winner Olivia Colman will be seen as a filmmaker navigating the complexities of modern parenting, while Emmy winner John Lithgow plays her gay father who embarks on an unexpected journey with his trans non-binary teen. The film "Jimpa" is a semi-autobiographical drama directed by Sophie Hyde that explores three generations of the queer community.
The story centers around Hannah, played by Colman, as she takes her teen, Frances, to Amsterdam for a visit with her father, Jim, played by Lithgow. Initially planned as a one-day trip, Frances decides to stay in Amsterdam for a year, forcing Hannah to confront her past and reevaluate her parenting choices.
The film is a deeply personal project for director Sophie Hyde, who has cast actors who can bring authenticity to their roles. The character of Frances was played by actress Aud Mason-Hyde, the director's own child, marking her feature film debut.
Hyde has praised Colman for her instincts as an actor, stating that she trusts her take and doesn't want to interfere with it. The film aims to celebrate queerness and difference, a message that its young cast hopes audiences will absorb.
"Jimpa" made waves at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, where it was showcased as an opening night gala event for the Adelaide Film Festival. The drama is set to hit theaters on February 6, offering viewers a powerful exploration of the complexities and beauty within the modern queer family.
. I love how the film is all about celebrating queerness and difference, it's like we need more of that in our world 
. I'm also really curious to see how Olivia Colman portrays her character Hannah, she's an incredible actress and I know she'll bring so much depth to this role 
. The whole premise of the film is just so heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time 
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It's like, we're finally seeing so much representation on screen and it's giving me LIFE. Olivia Colman and John Lithgow are literally my dream cast - they're both such incredible actors who bring so much depth to their roles. And the fact that Sophie Hyde has cast her own kid in the film is just the icing on the cake! It's like, we get to see our community represented in a way that's authentic and true. I'm totally hyped for this movie and can't wait to see it in theaters on February 6 
. It feels like every other week there's a new film about the struggles of modern parenting 
. Can't we watch some good old-fashioned comedy or action flick for a change? 
And what's with the drama festival hype? It feels like every film gets an Oscar nod nowadays 
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The story sounds really powerful, too - I'm curious to see how Olivia Colman brings Hannah to life on screen. And I love that Sophie Hyde cast her own kid in the lead role, Aud Mason-Hyde! 
It's going to be so interesting to see how this film is received by audiences and critics alike. Fingers crossed it gets the attention it deserves! 
and aud mason-hyde better be giving us all life as frances 
, I'm loving the sound of this new drama "Jimpa"! Olivia Colman and John Lithgow are such talented actors, and I can already imagine how emotional it's going to be watching them on screen together 
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John Lithgow was already a household name even then, and Olivia Colman's got some serious award-winning cred under her belt too. I'm not sure what it is about these kinds of stories that just draws people in, but I'm excited to see how 'Jimpa' plays out on screen. Sophie Hyde seems like a great director - my cousin saw her talk about her own experiences with coming out and she's super passionate about telling queer stories that feel real. Fingers crossed this one hits all the right notes! 
. And let's be real, the fact that it was showcased at Sundance as an opening night gala event is like, a huge deal! 
Olivia Colman and John Lithgow are literally going to break our hearts in this new drama "Jimpa" 
and I'm low-key emotional already! Olivia Colman and John Lithgow are going to bring so much depth to their roles and I love that Aud Mason-Hyde is making her feature film debut, she's got a special energy about her. The way the director, Sophie Hyde, has woven together this complex story of queerness and family is truly inspiring. Can't wait for it to hit theaters in Feb! 
. The fact that Frances was played by Aud makes me even more excited, like we're finally seeing ourselves represented on screen 
Still, I think "Jimpa" has a great message and I'll definitely give it a try when it comes out 
Frances' character is literally my spirit child lol Aud Mason-Hyde is like a talented kid on fire 
Sophie Hyde did an amazing job casting her own child in the film, that's so inspiring 
I'm already getting chills thinking about this film hitting theaters in Feb