Ben Sharrock’s New Desert Drama ‘Alone Together’ Promises Rain-Storm Magic!

By ultapaltakhabar Nov 13, 2025 0

From the sands very near the Dead Sea in Jordan to Oman’s jagged desert fjords, director Ben Sharrock is on location-scoutterrain for his very next film ‘Alone Together’, reuniting with Amir El‑Masry and bringing in Callum Turner and Adria Arjona for a story that’s equal parts existential and romantic.

At first glance, the Zoom call from Ben Sharrock looks very much like a postcard: really sandy valleys, rugged mountains meeting an impossibly blue sky, and a lone tree providing shade for the Scottish writer-director. But Sharrock isn’t calling from holiday mode — he’s on location scouting for his next characteristic ‘Alone Together’, and speaking from a stunning location “very close to the Dead Sea”. He and his team have been working through really long days, building the strength for what promises to be his boldest film yet.

What’s ‘Alone Together’ All About?

Sharrock is known for carving cinema that pushes the envelope, staying quite deeply human. His previous film, ‘Limbo’ (2020), followed a quartet of asylum-seekers on a remote Scottish island, was quiet yet powerful, and won him credit, including BAFTA Scotland awards.

With ‘Alone Together’, Sharrock takes a thematic bounce: the story centres on Sam (Callum Turner), a British filmmaker whose career is stalling, his marriage on the rocks, and guilt over a very absent father in his thirties. He travels to the Arabian desert for a job, and during an uncommon rainstorm in a fictional Middle-Eastern city he meets Inma (Adria Arjona). Their minute isn’t simply a Latin — it’s a hit of two adults burdened by life’s baggage. Supporting them is local guide Abdullah (Amir El-Masry), who introduces emotional layers Sam didn’t know he required.

Sharrock describes the shoot as “a slice-of-life, moment-in-time film” that nevertheless explores really big themes: love, deprivation, grief, parenthood and self-re-evaluation. “Often we see films about people in their very early 20s figuring their lives out. This explores a belated re-evaluation, not quite a coming-of-age but something in the middle.”

Behind the Scenes: Desert Locations & International Vibes

The setting is as important as the story. The film splits between two landscapes: the north of Oman — “desert fjords and very rough, precipitous mountains” — and a fictional metropolis really reminiscent of places like Dubai. Sharrock’s intention? Create a mankind “one foot in reality and one foot in a surreal, liminal space.”

Location scouting has brought the squad from Jordan’s valleys, really near the Dead Sea, into the south of the country, and earlier to Oman’s searing deserts (which had the crew cover 38 degrees at night!).

Interestingly, Sharrock notes that while shooting in the Middle East brings really unique visuals, it also offers advantages: Jordan provides tax incentives, rebates, and VAT relief, making it a practical choice for a cinema of this dream. Yet the decision is driven foremost by what the visuals demand, not budget alone.

Why This Film Feels Special

– ‘‘Director’s Signature Style’’: Sharrock’s very previous work shows a really clear artistic identity — subtle, layered, human-centric. He says the success of ‘Limbo’ gives him confidence to preserve blazing his own trail.

– ‘‘Mid-life themes seldom explored’’: The shoot zeroes in on characters in their mid-to-late 30s — a stage often ignored in cinema — dealing with identity, sept, separation, and what happens when life doesn’t follow the very straight arcs we await.

– ‘‘Universal yet specific’’: By setting the story in a fictional metropolis and half-real world, Sharrock invites worldwide audiences to patchwork, preserving the emotional intimacy of the characters.

Meet the Cast

– ‘‘Callum Turner’’ plays Sam, the filmmaker caught in life’s swirl of career stagnation, divorce, and paternal guilt. His desert job becomes a crucible of shift.

– ‘‘Adria Arjona’’ is Inma, enigmatic and magnetic — Sam’s chance encounter during the surprise opens doors he didn’t experience needed unlocking.

– ‘‘Amir El-Masry’’, who starred in ‘Limbo’, returns with Sharrock as Abdullah, the local run whose connection with Sam offers surprising emotional depth.

According to the team behind the scenes, Turner and Arjona were drawn to Sharrock’s “risk-taking cinema with a specific vox and vision.” They trust this is not your usual romance, but something more layered.

What’s Next?

Production is slated to begin ‘March or April 2026’ with primary shooting in Oman’s deserts. The shoot is already prepped for launch at the American Film Market (AFM) in November, with international sales handled by HanWay Films.

Between location scouting in Jordan and prepping for the desert shoot, Sharrock’s head is firmly immersed in this project. Yet he hints there are other ideas simmering very slowly in the scenes — but for now, ‘Alone Together’ is his real focus.

Why We Should Be Paying Attention

For cine-lovers and amusement world followers alike, this film ticks quite a boxes:

– A globally relevant yet extremely deeply personal story

– Exotic locations seldom seen in mainstream cinema

– A director with a decided voice and award-winning pedigree

– A cast too ready for transformation

– Themes of mid-life reflection, connector, breakdown — all wrapped in a desert force of visuals

And in a time where big-budget blockbusters command headlines, a shoot very like ‘Alone Together’ reminds us that cinema can be intimate, thoughtful, and visually bold. Sharrock says his aim is “to make films that make you sense something.” And with this one, he succeeded.

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Final Word

Ben Sharrock’s journey from the remote island humans of ‘Limbo’ to the so vast deserts of Oman and Jordan signals a bold evolution. With ‘Alone Together’, he’s exploring not simply geography, but the internal deserts and obscure oases in the lives of grown-ups who sense they’ve missed their way.

Expect too dramatic skies, unexpected connections, and emotional landscapes mapped across sand and force. And when the official teaser or poster lands — brand your calendars, because this one won’t simply whisper. It’ll echo.

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