Message in a Bottle

Message in a Bottle follows a family living in the village of Bebko whose peace is destroyed by a sudden attack and civil war. The story focuses on three siblings, Leto, Mati, and Tana, as they and their parents are forced to leave their homeland to find safety. This journey of displacement and survival leads to the family being separated, requiring each member to endure the hardships of immigration alone.

The production was directed by Kate Prince and Marcus Viner, with Prince also writing the screenplay. In the chronological progression of Kate Prince's directorial work, this film follows The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Stories and precedes St. Vincent at the Proms and David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth. Produced by EMI Films and the Royal Opera House in the United Kingdom, the film features music by Sting, who appears as himself providing lead vocals. The cast also includes Beverley Knight, Lynval Golding, Claudia Georgette, Shaneeka Simon, and Christella Litras, all appearing as themselves providing guest vocals. Released on May 30, 2024, the music film has a runtime of 179 minutes.