Best of 2023: Rye Lane 15

Forming part of our ‘Best of 2023’ strand is Rye Lane, a modern-day romantic comedy based in South London about two young people falling in love while finding themselves in the process.   

Dom (David Jonsson) and Yas (Vivian Oparah) meet in an unlikely spot and the film follows the two through what turns out to be a serendipitous day for them both.  Fresh from break ups – complete with drama and betrayal – the next hours take them on a journey of self-discovery.  The more they learn about each other, the more they are drawn to one another as they go through encounters with their past loves and acquaintances. 

Rye Lane is brought vividly to life by director Allen-Miller who, with long-time collaborators, cinematographer Olan Collardy, production designer Anna Rhodes and costume designer Cynthia Lawrence-John, washes London with extraordinary colour.

Audio Description is available for any screening of this film, just ask at box office.