Following a case of mistaken identity, charming pickpocket Eric (Ben Radcliffe) manages to talk his way into a footman position at the prestigious Fackham Hall. But Eric soon discovers that the stately home owned by the eccentric Davenport family is far from peaceful, as he becomes embroiled in a tangled web of aristocratic scandals, secret identities, a grand wedding, a murder mystery and a budding romance with the family’s free-spirited daughter, Rose (Thomasin McKenzie).

Hilariously sending-up British period dramas like Downton Abbey, this riotous slapstick parody targets leaves no trope of the typically-stuffy genre unturned with gleeful affection and non-stop gags. With an incredible ensemble cast (including Damian Lewis and Harry Potter’s Tom Felton) and a bitingly witty script co-written by comedian Jimmy Carr (who also plays a local vicar), this fearless comedy is not to be missed if you enjoy your high-society elegance with a side of Monty Python-esque irreverence.

Colin (Harry Melling) is a timid man living a quiet life in suburban London until his entire existence is upended by a chance encounter with Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), the charismatic and leather-clad leader of a gay biker gang. Intrigued by Ray’s commanding presence, Colin enters into a complex, submissive relationship that takes him deep into the gritty subculture of BDSM. As he spends his days riding pillion on Ray’s motorcycle and performing domestic tasks to please his partner, Colin experiences a sense of belonging he has never known. But as the emotional stakes rise, he must decide if he can maintain his individuality while surrendering his will to the man he loves.

Based on the novel Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones and remarkably directed by Harry Lighton in his feature debut, this unique romantic-comedy-drama (dom-com?) defies expectations with its surprising tenderness. Notably, Pillion offers an authentic and non-judgemental look at a world rarely seen on screen.