The sort of movie you’ll be discussing long after watching, Rose of Nevada, has just premiered in Newlyn and will soon be hitting a screen near you.

If you’re not in the loop just yet, here’s a summary of the plot (which hopefully won’t give too much away), as well as where Rose of Nevada was filmed in Cornwall.

Rose of Nevada Cornish Film set in Newlyn, Hayle and Mullion Cove

Rose of Nevada is a new movie written and directed by Cornishman Mark Jenkin and filmed in Cornwall

A psychological thriller set in a down-and-out fishing town in Cornwall, the movie centres around a fishing boat (the movie’s title) which leaves port in 1993 and disappears with all 30 of its crew, only to mysteriously (and eerily) reappear in the harbour 30 years later (present day).

The Movie Plot

Remembering the tragedy, the local townsfolk are sure the disappearance led to the decline of their once-prosperous village, so they must be taken back out to sea and returned to reverse the curse.

An unlikely threesome volunteer for the expedition: Captain Murgey (Francis Magee), young out-of-work father Nick (George MacKay), and enigmatic newcomer Liam (Callum Turner), who is desperate to escape his past – all three actors are superb in their roles.

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And this is where it all gets twisty…the boat returns with its catch, and all three crewmen realise that although it’s the same village, it’s not the same decade!

This movie is a head-scratcher but in a good way – you’ll probably find yourself trying to figure things out long after the credits have rolled.

Filmed on Location in Cornwall

Filming took place in various locations around Cornwall, including Mullion, Hayle, and Newlyn. The latter Newlyn is Director Jenkin’s hometown, with the UK premier taking place at Newlyn Filmhouse earlier this month.

If you love the movie and are drawn to the scenery, a holiday in Newlyn is a great way to soak up the atmosphere of an authentic fishing port. In recent years, the town’s ‘true to its roots’ nature has made it a seriously desirable destination for holidaymakers, so there’s a cool edginess here that permeates its galleries, shops, restaurants and cafes.

The ‘cool’ Newlyn Life

For a bite to eat, head to Argoe, a wood-clad ‘shack’ right on the harbourside alongside the fish market, or Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar on New Road (sadly, only open seasonally).

If you’re keen to take your own step back in time, The Strand antiques shop has stacks of retro goodies to peruse, and Newlyn Art Gallery showcases the town’s creative side.

Of course, the views across the harbour and out to sea are spectacular too, both in in the sunshine and in stormy weather (cue opening scene of movie)…

You have to sea this

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