Ali and Ava, both lonely for different reasons, meet through a shared affection for Sofia, the six-year-old daughter of Ali′s Slovakian tenants, and whom Ava tutors. Ali finds comfort in Ava′s warmth and kindness and Ava finds Ali′s complexity and humour irresistible. Over a lunar month, sparks fly and a deep connection begins to grow. However, the legacy of Ava′s past relationship and Ali′s emotional turmoil at the breakdown of his marriage begins to overshadow their newfound passion. Enveloped in music and imbued with humour, Ali & Ava is a compelling contemporary love story written and directed by BAFTA-nominated Clio Barnard and premiered at this year′s Cannes in the Director′s Fortnight.