Watch: In 'Blitz,' Saoirse Ronan plays a mother looking for her son

Jessica Inman
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Saoirse Ronan, pictured at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, stars in "Blitz." File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI
Saoirse Ronan, pictured at the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, stars in "Blitz." File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI

Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Apple TV released a trailer for Blitz, a new film from Steve McQueen.

The movie, which is set to close the New York Film Festival Oct. 10, is a story about a mother and son who become separated during World War II as the Germans descend on London.

Saoirse Ronan portrays Rita, a single mother who attempted to save her 9-year-old son's life by sending him away. Elliott Heffernan plays George, who tries to get back to Rita.

"Why can't you tell me, where's my boy?" Rita says in the trailer.

The preview shows mother and son trying to find their way back to one another.

Sir Steve McQueen, seen at the Academy Museum Gala at the Academy of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles in 2022, is the writer and director of "Blitz." File Photo by Mike Goulding/UPI
Sir Steve McQueen, seen at the Academy Museum Gala at the Academy of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles in 2022, is the writer and director of "Blitz." File Photo by Mike Goulding/UPI

Academy-award winning McQueen is the movie's writer and director, as well as a producer.

"It is with immense pride, gratitude, and fondness that I'm able to return to the New York Film Festival with Blitz," he said.

Saoirse Ronan arrives for the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2020. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Saoirse Ronan arrives for the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles in 2020. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

The movie will play in theaters Nov. 1 and steam Nov. 22.

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