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Directed by Irish filmmaker Darren Thornton, who pens the brilliantly sardonic script with his brother Colin Thornton, this incisive film won the Audience Award for Narrative Feature at the BFI London Film Festival. Scottish actor James McArdle is fantastic as the film’s strung-out lead, supported by talented Irish actors Gordon Hickey, Dearbhla Molloy and Fionnula Flanagan. Co-produced by London-based Portobello Productions.

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Struggling novelist Edward (James McArdle) is preparing for a US tour to promote his upcoming book, but is thwarted by caring responsibilities for his elderly mother, Alma (Fionnula Flanagan). When three friends set off to Gran Canaria for Maspalomas Pride, leaving their mothers on Edward’s doorstep, his life is further complicated.