Washington DC, Sept. 4 -- 'Dreams of Life' director Carol Morley is set to direct a feature film adaptation of her semi-autobiographical novel '7 Miles Out', reported Variety.

First published in 2015, '7 Miles Out' is based on the story of Morley's troubled adolescence following her father's suicide. It tells the story of Anne, who, after losing her father in tragic circumstances, finds solace and trouble in the Manchester music scene of the 1970s and '80s, according to the outlet.

The novel takes place over a seven-year time period in the director Carol Morley's life.

As per Variety, Bafta nominee Morley is writing and directing the adaptation while her longtime collaborator Cairo Cannon will produce through the duo's production vehic...