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.

Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor play lovers wrest apart by time and circumstance in the trailer for The History of Sound, a queer romance from director Oliver Hermanus.

Oliver Hermanus’ “ The History of Sound ” made waves at Cannes for its sensitive portrayal of a love affair between Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor. The film was acquired by MUBI, which will roll the film out theatrically in September as the Oscar race begins to take shape.