Based on Joe Dunthorne's novel of the same name, Submarine is told through the eyes of 15-year-old Oliver Tate (Craig Roberts). Oliver is a student in suburban Wales with a rich imagination and a knack for literature.
He is convinced his mother, Jill, is having an affair with next-door neighbour, Graham, and thinks his own love interest, Jordana (Yasmin Paige), is burdening him with her family problems.
Oliver's twisted perception of the world is on show throughout the film. He imagines his death as a national tragedy, with mourners holding vigils and weeping on television news.
His displaced reality makes him an unreliable narrator. It's outrageous and funny, yet in Oliver's mind, it's all feasible. Writer-director Richard Ayoade displays his off-beat humour while parodying the teenage love of more mainstream titles. Few directors could make such a hilarious and clever film debut.
Contains strong language and mature themes