Forever son - Irish comedy “Four Mothers for Edward” starts

A dramedy with heart, pain, and humor, not sentimental, but empathetic – Irish director Darren Thornton achieves this with ease. The subject of "Four Mothers for Edward" is not an easy one, though. Edward (James McArdle), a young adult novelist with a savior complex, cares for his mother (Fionnula Flanagan) around the clock after a stroke. A woman who can only communicate with an iPad with a voice function, but constantly bosses him around.

On top of that, his publisher is urging him to go on a book tour through the US, which could be his breakthrough. He doesn't dare ask his mother, making lame excuses.

When his three gay friends drop off their mothers at his place to enjoy beach parties on Pride weekend in Maspalomas, he's left with four ladies on his hands who aren't on the same page. How can he reconcile career and duty?

Thornton tells the story of two people who have lost their voices, one literally, the other figuratively. He was inspired not only by the Italian film "The Feast in August," about the peculiarities of older women, but also by experiences with his brother and co-writer, Colin.

Together, they returned to their parents' house to care for their mother and experienced incredible things there. They describe their film as "a tribute to Irish mothers in general" and to their mother "in particular."

“Four Mothers for Edward,” directed by Darren Thornton, with James McArdle, Fionnula Flannagan, Dearbhla Molloy, Paddy Glynn, and Stella McCusker, 90 minutes, FSK 6