Set in the quiet world of 1950s oxford, shadowlands follows oxford don and author c. S. Lewis hugh bonneville as he opens his heart to a surprising and transformative romance with gresham, a spirited poet whose wit and honesty challenge his long held beliefs. As their friendship blossoms into love, lewis must confront the very ideas about pain and faith he has written about for years. When joy is diagnosed with a terminal illness, their bond is tested in ways neither could have imagined. A tender and philosophical exploration of how love can illuminate even lifeands darkest moments, shadowlands is a timeless story that continues to move audiences around the world.