The History of Sound

In 1917, the young, talented music student Lionel (Paul Mescal) meets his fellow student David (Josh O’Connor) at the Boston Conservatory, where a strong bond develops between them because of their shared love for folk music. Years later, when Lionel receives a letter from David, it leads to an impromptu journey through the wilderness of Maine to collect folk songs. Their unexpected reunion, the ensuing love affair, and the music they gather and record will have a defining impact on the course of Lionel’s life.