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Four Mothers

Directed by Darren Thornton
Ireland, United Kingdom
2024
89 mins

Edward, a novelist saddled with caring for his elderly mother, finally finds himself on the brink of literary success. With pressure to go on a US book tour mounting, the last thing Edward needs is his friends jetting off to Spain for an impromptu Pride holiday, leaving their mothers on his doorstep! Over a chaotic weekend, he has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.

Four Mothers is an Irish twist on the acclaimed Italian hit Mid-August Lunch, this uplifting comedy and tender drama takes an unlikely found family on a journey to embrace life. The film won the Audience Award at the BFI London Film Festival.

Expected guests

Darren Thornton
Director

Director Darren Thornton will be in attendance at the Sunday, April 13 screening.

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  • Year
    2024
  • Country
    Ireland, United Kingdom
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    Florida Premiere
  • Director
    Darren Thornton
  • Producer
    Eric Abraham, Jack Sidey, Martina Niland
  • Writer
    Darren Thornton, Colin Thornton
  • Cinematographer
    Tom Comerford ISC
  • Editor
    Gary Dollner ACE, Gretta Ohle
  • Genre
    Comedy, Drama
  • Theme
    Marimbas
  • Award
    Marimbas

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