Edward is a gay Irish novelist whose career and love life have stalled due to the demands of caring for his ailing mother Alma. He’s kept sane by a group of friends in similar situations. That is until those friends spontaneously decide to make a break for a Pride festival in the Canaries, leaving their mothers on Edward's doorstep. Suddenly, an already stressed Edward has not one but four very different older women to look after - and he’s soon pushed to breaking point.

The Ireland-set remake of the Italian film Mid-August Lunch is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The impeccable cast skilfully capture the film’s emotional core while delivering knockout comedy performances.

Director: Darren Thornton

89 mins | Ireland | 2024 | 15A (IFCO)