Four Mothers

Director: Darren Thornton, 89min, Ireland

When Edward’s close-knit group of gay friends suddenly dashes off to a destination Pride event, they leave their elderly mothers in his care. In this bawdy yet heartwarming tale of mothers and sons. Edward, a gay novelist, must juggle self-care with caregiving for his non-verbal mother. Played by James McArdle (Mare of Easttown, Ammonite), Edward is the author of a gay young adult novel that becomes an unexpected hit overseas, years after its release in Ireland. But behind the success, he’s been the sole caregiver for his demanding mother Alma, portrayed by the legendary Fionnula Flanagan — a role that’s left him lonely and overwhelmed. As Edward tries to manage his rising career while looking after Alma and three other eccentric mothers — cooking meals, managing bedtime, even going to see a psychic — he’s forced to confront his own neglected emotional needs.