The powerful first trailer for Maxine Peake's new Scotland-set drama I Swear has been released.
The upcoming movie tells the true story of campaigner John Davidson, who was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome as a teenager in the 1980s – a time when the condition was misunderstood.
In the emotional trailer, we see The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power star Robert Aramayo in character as John, showing his struggles with the condition – which causes people to make sudden, repetitive movements or sounds, known as tics.
He then finds a community of people who understand him, with Peake also featuring in the clip in the role of Dottie Achenbach.
The movie's synopsis adds: "Targeted as insane by his peers, Davidson lives with a condition few have ever witnessed, as he attempts to live a 'normal' life against the odds."
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I Swear comes from director Kirk Jones, and also stars Bridget Jones's Diary's Shirley Henderson and Aramayo's fellow Rings of Power star Peter Mullan.
"It has been a pleasure and an honour to bring to life the story of John Davidson MBE," Jones and fellow producers Georgia Bayliff and Piers Tempest previously said in a statement, having worked with the Tourette's community on the film.
"John lived with Tourette's at a time when it was misunderstood and he has spent his life trying to make sure those diagnosed today do not have to go through what he went through.
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"Robert Aramayo could not have prepared or committed any more to the role and delivers a breath-taking performance, spending months with John in Galashiels.
"The team were determined to serve the story and deliver a film that captured the humour, emotion and drama of living with Tourette's. This unique project has been a privilege to work on for all crew, cast and production."
I Swear will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on 10 October.
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