The film is described as a compelling and comedic exploration of human relationships tested by extraordinary circumstances during WWII.

Cornerstone will launch international sales and distribution at Cannes.

Cornerstone and CAA Media Finance will co-rep US rights.

Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins & Martin Freeman

Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins & Martin Freeman.CAA/Mike Marsland/WireImage /Nick Tydeman

As a director, his credits includeSuch Brave GirlsandDays of the Bagnold Summer.

Production will begin later this year in the UK and the Netherlands.

Broderick is represented by CAA, Eric Kranzler at Entertainment 360, and attorney Barry Tyerman.

Martin Freeman & Rachel Benaissa

Hawkins is represented by CAA and attorney Jodi Peikoff.