Sulphur & White

Sulphur & White is a drama about David, a high-achieving London stock trader whose professional success masks a deep internal struggle. While he appears confident, he is emotionally distant and resistant to support due to traumatic memories from his youth. Through a series of flashbacks, the story explores his childhood in South Africa, where he lived under the control of an abusive father named Donald and a powerless mother named Joanne. The physical and sexual trauma he endured as a child continues to hinder his ability to find happiness in his adult life.

Directed by Julian Jarrold, this production followed his previous work on A Royal Night Out. The film features a cast including Mark Stanley, Anna Friel, Dougray Scott, and Hugo Stone, with a total of 29 credited actors. The screenplay was written by Susie Farrell and produced by Michael Elliott through EMU Films and Stage 5 Films in the United Kingdom. Upon its release, the film received a moderate response from viewers, earning a 5.7 rating on IMDb from 359 votes and a lower score of 4.2 on TMDB based on 16 votes.