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A struggling novelist is forced to take care of three eccentric older women - and his own mother - over the course of one chaotic weekend in Dublin.

Edward (James McArdle), a talented novelist on the cusp of literary success, is juggling his work with the responsibility of caring for his elderly mother, Alma (Fionnula Flanagan). As the excitement of a US book tour builds, he is suddenly faced with an unexpected twist—his three friends decide to take an impromptu Pride getaway to Spain, leaving their mothers in his care. Over a lively and chaotic weekend, Edward must navigate the balance between his rising career and caring for four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.

Winner of the BFI London Film Festival Audience Award, this uplifting comedy-drama follows an unlikelyfound family on an emotionally charged journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

Reviews -

'An irresistible comedy'  Attitude

'Hilariously relatable' City AM

'A perfect feel-good film'  Loud and Clear

‘A comedy with surprising reserves of wisdom' Variety

Director - Darren Thornton

Writers - Colin Thornton & Darren Thornton

Stars - James McArdle, Fionnula Flanagan, Dearbhla Molloy, Stella McCusker,

Paddy Glynn, Gaetan Garcia & Niamh Cusack

Cert 15 / Comedy Drama / 1hr 29mins