Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor find love and song in ‘The History of Sound,’ a WWI romance

In “The History of Sound,” a historical romantic drama starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, two music students, Lionel and David, fall in love in 1917 and embark on a journey to collect folk songs after World War I. Directed by Oliver Hermanus, the film explores their unique relationship, emphasizing intellectual chemistry and a selfless romance that contrasts with typical portrayals of same-sex love in that era.