Flora and Son

As made clear by Once, music has an inspirational and transformative strength in the movies of Irish filmmaker John Carney. His latest Dublin-set feature is almost as satisfying as his 2007 hit.

A very messy movie. I shouldn't like it as much as I do, but I do.

Resistance to this emotional, melancholic gem is futile.

Flora and Son is a small story that knows its boundaries and doesn't try to become more than it is. But it comes alive thanks to Hewson's spunky performance and Carney's belief that music can bring people together...

I was utterly charmed.

[Eve Hewson] is awesome in this movie. She's so funny and so real. She just has... this really authentic presence.

The original songs are well integrated into the story, blending hip-hop with the emotional depth of folk to create a fresh, dynamic beat.

With an ensemble cast that combines elements of Begin Again, also directed by John Carney, Flora and Son is a truly undiscovered gem. Not only hitting all the right notes, but effortlessly playing them in the wrong order to create something magical.

Eve Hewson is magnetic in John Carney’s musical almost-romance...

Flora and Son is a hopeful and feel-good family drama about acceptance, love and finding your own passion.