Tell It to the Bees

Set in 1950s Scotland, this drama follows Dr. Jean Markham, who returns to her hometown to manage her late father's medical practice. After treating a young boy named Charlie following a school fight, Jean bonds with him by sharing her passion for beekeeping. This connection introduces Jean to Charlie's mother, Lydia, a factory worker and single parent. As the two women develop a romantic attraction to one another, they must navigate the expectations and disapproval of their conservative community.

The film was directed by Annabel Jankel, marking her third directorial effort following D.O.A. and Super Mario Bros. The cast features Anna Paquin as Jean Markham and Holliday Grainger as Lydia Weekes, alongside Emun Elliott, Steven Robertson, Lauren Lyle, and Gregor Selkirk. Produced by Riverstone Pictures, Taking a Line for a Walk Productions, Archface Films, and Cayenne Film Company, the production involved a credited crew of 186 people and a cast of 29.

Since its release in 2019, the movie has maintained a generally positive reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 8,100 votes and a higher score of 7.5/10 on TMDB from 478 votes.