Set against the backdrop of Cold War era America around 1963 in a high-security government laboratory, it follows the lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins), who is trapped in a life of silence and isolation.

The most enduring stories last because they're more than the sum of their parts. They're never just about a king, or an orphan girl, or a monster. They stand for something greater and mean something ...

Note: The story has been updated to reflect the film’s confirmation. UPDATE: Per The Hollywood Reporter, actor Michael Shannon is set to play the film’s villain. There have been no details released ...