Irish stars are both tipped for Oscars for their roles in moving, intense story of grief, art and love

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal at the Toronto International Film Festival in September while promoting 'Hamnet'. Photo: AP

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal at the Toronto International Film Festival in September while promoting ‘Hamnet’. Photo: AP

During the emotionally wrecking final scene of Hamnet, Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal had an issue.

“There were moments where the camera was obstructing us,” Buckley said. “We were like, ‘No, we have to see each other’.”