A single father dedicates the last few months of his life to finding a new family for his four-year-old son in “Nowhere Special”, starring James Norton.

John — a 35-year-old window cleaner — has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child’s mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.

Although initially certain of what he is looking for in the perfect family, John gradually abandons his early convictions, overwhelmed by doubts on the decision. How can he judge a family from a brief encounter? And does he know his own child well enough to make this choice for him?

As John struggles to find the right answer to his impossible task, he comes to accept the help of a young social worker, opening himself to solutions he would never have considered. And he finally comes to accept his anger at the injustice of his destiny, the need to share the truth with his son, and to follow the child’s instincts on the biggest decision of their lives.

“Nowhere Special” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres May 10-16. Showtimes will be Friday, Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, May 10, 11, 14 and 16 at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, May 12 and 13 at 7:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona.