Flora and Son

Flora and Son is a music-themed comedy and drama set in Dublin. The story follows Flora, a single mother who struggles to manage her rebellious teenage son, Max. In her attempts to steer him away from trouble, she discovers an old acoustic guitar and forms a connection with a struggling musician from Los Angeles. Through this unlikely partnership, the strained family seeks to find a sense of harmony.

The film was written and directed by John Carney. It follows his previous works Once, Begin Again, and Sing Street, and precedes his project Power Ballad. The movie features Eve Hewson in the role of Flora, Orén Kinlan as Max, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jeff. Other cast members include Jack Reynor, Marcella Plunkett, and Paul Reid, with a total of 34 credited actors.

Produced by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, FilmNation Entertainment, Likely Story, and Fifth Season, the production is a joint effort between Ireland and the United States. Since its release, the film has received generally positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 7/10 on IMDb based on 16,000 votes and a 6.9/10 on TMDB from 240 votes.