Ancestors

Directed by David Turpin

2026 · Ireland, United Kingdom · English · 2SLGBTQ+, Drama, First Feature, Mystery + Thriller

Discovery

Tickets on tiff.net ↗Log / review on Letterboxd ↗

Synopsis

A haunting journey set in 1980s London, David Turpin’s mesmerizing debut transforms one young man’s search for a missing friend into an unforgettable story of love, loss, and gay legacy.

Programming note from tiff.net. Matched to TMDB on title and director (Ancestors, 2026).

Showtimes

Sat Sep 12

10:00 AM

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9:30 PM

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Sun Sep 13

8:30 AM

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Mon Sep 14

9:40 PM

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Sun Sep 20

3:45 PM

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