Flora and Son is a 2023 musical comedy-drama film written and directed by John Carney, featuring original songs by Carney and Gary Clark. The film stars Eve Hewson, Jack Reynor, Orén Kinlan, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. John Carney is best known for his films Once, Begin Again, and Sing Street.
Flora, a struggling single mother living in Dublin, is having trouble with her estranged son Max, a rebellious teenage petty thief. Flora finds Max a hobby when she rescues an old guitar and, with the help of a Los Angeles-based online guitar teacher, ignites a love of music-making in both her son and herself.
Eve Hewson plays Flora as a feisty, kick-ass woman who struggles with her role of mother. Flora has always been a rebel and that attitude has rubbed off on her teenage son, Max. But, together, mother and son find common ground to build a productive and loving relationship through working together by song writing.
My only quibble is that for a movie based on music, the actual songs in this movie seemed weak to me. Nothing memorable, nothing stirring. While the actors and story line are first-rate, the music is not. Worth watching for the scenes in Dublin, too! GRADE: B+
Doesn’t seem like my cup of tea, but for those who are unaware, Eve Hewson is the daughter of Bono (aka, Paul Hewson) from U2.
Deb, I had no idea Eve Hewson was Bono’s daughter! She has some of his talent!
I liked SING STREET and ONCE so I will watch it.
Patti, I think you’ll enjoy FLORA AND SON. Eve Hewson touched my heart!
Never heard of the show or anyone in it! Pass!
Bob, you would like ONCE which is available on DVD and Blu-ray and some streaming services.
Well…an unprominent online guitar teacher and a rank beginner or two might well not be able to come up with an excellent song, much less several…not that that makes listening to mediocre songs more appealing. Seems like it might be interesting…
Todd, I’m sure you would enjoy FLORA AND SON. The actors are great!