It's big what happens to Jules," Freeman told Reuters of the film, which premiered at the Berlinale film festival last Sunday.
For George MacKay, playing the role of Preston was a chance to tap into currents in his own personality.
While the film will especially appeal to LGBTQ+ viewers, its moving human story and racy plot has something for everyone, Freeman said.
"This is a film that is for queer audiences, but it's also a film for all audiences," he said.
"The queer is a label that we proudly attach to it, but it's not all that it is."