When shy Colin meets charismatic Ray in a bar, he is immediately smitten. He can hardly believe that the attractive biker has chosen him of all people to be his new companion. Ray demands absolute submission, which Colin is only too happy to provide. He cleans, cooks, shops, and sleeps on the bedside rug without complaint. In return, Ray opens the door to an exciting world of wild adventures and sexual ecstasy. While his parents grow increasingly concerned, Colin enjoys his new life to the fullest. But slowly, a quiet longing awakens in him for something that Ray may never be able to give him. Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Potter star Harry Melling shine in Harry Lighton's surprisingly sensitive DomCom with outstanding performances full of humor, tenderness, and emotional depth. PILLION is based on the award-winning novel “Box Hill” and celebrated its acclaimed world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Screenplay Award in the “Un Certain Regard” section.

Lighton beautifully uses kink and BDSM as a playground to explore the longing and devotion that comes from unrequited love, as well as the balance of learning to love yourself and maintaining a sense of independence. With help from Skarsgård and Melling, the film navigates the chaotic push and pull of a relationship, as each sacrifices parts of themselves for the potential of love. - Deadline