Aftersun outfit Tango and A Private War producer Kamala Films have announced their collaboration on an adaptation of the Dennis Lehane thriller short story, 'A Bostonian,' with Philip Barantini set to direct. The short story, penned by the acclaimed author of 'Shutter Island' and 'Mystic River,' revolves around the world of antique dealers and estate sales.
The narrative follows Nathaniel Dodson, a reserved rare book dealer fixated on collecting rejection letters due to his troubled past of abandonment. Rumors swirl around his possession of a valuable first edition of 'Tamerlane and Other Poems' by A Bostonian (Edgar Allen Poe), just as a mysterious woman claiming to be his long-lost sister enters his life. As their relationship unfolds, hidden truths come to light, revealing a web of deception.
