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Four Mothers (15) (AD)

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A middle aged man and his elderly mother smile in a crowd.

An irresistible, feel-good comedy-drama from Ireland about generational relationships and found family. 

Edward (James McArdle, Mare of Easttown), a talented novelist on the cusp of literary success, is juggling his work with the responsibility of caring for his elderly mother, Alma (Fionnula Flanagan, The Others). As the excitement of a US book tour builds, he is suddenly faced with an unexpected twist – his three friends decide to take an impromptu Pride getaway to Spain, leaving their mothers in his care. Over a lively and chaotic weekend, Edward must navigate the balance between his rising career and caring for four eccentric, combative and wildly different ladies.

Winner of the BFI London Film Festival Audience Award, this uplifting comedy-drama follows an unlikely found family on an emotionally charged journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

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Film information
  • Release year   2025
  • Country   Ireland
  • Director   Darren Thornton
  • Runtime   1 hour, 29 mins

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Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

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