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Single mom Flora is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max. Her efforts to keep him out of trouble lead to a beat-up acoustic guitar, a washed-up LA musician, and harmony for this frayed Dublin family.
Flora, a single mother in Dublin, is struggling to manage her rebellious teenage son, Max. To reconnect with him, she buys him a used guitar, which unexpectedly leads her to discover her own passion for music. As she learns to play, she finds solace and self-expression, embarking on a journey of personal growth and musical exploration.
Flora and Son was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its heartfelt story, infectious music, and the charming performances of its lead actors. Critics lauded John Carney's signature blend of humor and emotion, making it a feel-good film that resonated with audiences.
A charming and uplifting musical comedy with a fantastic soundtrack.
Eve Hewson delivers a star-making performance as the titular Flora.
John Carney continues to masterfully blend music with emotional storytelling.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Flora and Son, praising its feel-good nature, great music, and strong performances. Many highlighted its emotional depth and the satisfying character arcs.
Nominated for Best Original Song at the 96th Academy Awards for 'What Was I Made For?' (written by Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Gosling, though performed in the film by Finneas O'Connell).
The film's original songs were written by Glen Hansard and John Carney, with additional songs featured in the movie.
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Writer / director John Carney is the master of making crowd-pleasing films for music lovers, and his latest won’t disappoint. “Flora and Son” is a terrific addition to his filmography (“Once,” “Begin Again,” “Sing Street“) and it fits in qu...
There's not a great deal of plausibility with this story, but I still really quite enjoyed it. "Flora" (Eve Hewson) has a sort of hate/hate relationship with her pretty wayward fourteen year old lad "Max" (Orén Kinlan) as she struggles to m...
The hype swirling around this romantic/creative saga about how the power of love and art can solve virtually any problem has indeed been palpable, but the finished product unfortunately fails to live up to its ambitious billing. Writer-dire...