Mubi has released the first trailer for “ The History of Sound ,” a gay romance movie starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor that was nominated for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. “The History of Sound” is based on the short story of the same name written by Ben Shattuck, who also penned the film’s screenplay.

The first trailer for Oliver Hermanus' poetic 'The History of Sound,' starring Emmy winner Josh O’Connor and 'Gladiator II' standout Paul Mescal, dropped today.

The musical Mescal shows off his impressive pipes, singing some old folk songs in the film’s first trailer, released on July 24. The trailer shows scenes of the two lovers sleeping together, traversing Maine together,