James McArdle portrays “Edward,” a gay man in his thirties whose recently published novel has his publishers pushing for an American book tour. However, he’s responsible for caring for his aging mother, “Anna” (Fionnula Flanagan). Anna is dealing with the lingering effects of a stroke that limits her movement and ability to speak. Adding another layer to Edward's situation, she’s being looked after by “Raf” (Gaetan Garcia), who used to be Edward’s partner and is now moving in with someone else. He considers placing his mother in a care facility temporarily so he can travel, but before that happens, three of his closest friends tell him they are going to Spain for Pride, and when he gets home one night, finds that each has left their own mothers under Edward’s care. He's not pleased, and neither is his mother or the new arrivals who expect a top-notch Dublin bed and breakfast! While dealing with this chaotic situation, Edward goes on a bit of a journey of self-discovery as the audience watches and feels grateful that they aren’t in his shoes. The plot has an element of predictability, but there are some entertaining performances from Flanagan (and a gift that only someone foolish would give her), along with the typically reserved and practical portrayals by Dearbhla Molloy, Stella McCusker, and Galway's “Madame Arcati,” “Maura” (Niamh Cusack), who adds a delightful touch to this absurd scenario. The film takes aim at various topics, from the self-importance of the literary world to contemporary views on aging, illness, and sexuality; healthcare, what happens after death, and it proudly displays a population that has largely broken free from an Ireland they’re all happy to leave behind—even if some are less accepting of their gay sons. The script and McArdle offer plenty of sarcasm and clever observations – he spends much of the film sleeping in his car – and he interacts well with his spirited and wise houseguests. Will he ever make it to America? It's enjoyable entertainment, overall.

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