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7.0/10 • 2

2023-06-161h 35m

ComedyDrama

Some friendships burn brighter than others.

When Leon, a recovering addict, discovers the terminally-ill sponsor he adores is planning to self-euthanise, he feels a sense of betrayal. He begs Iver - the man he sees as a hero - to watch the tribute show he's been preparing in his honour.

Directors
Claire Dix
Writters
Ailbhe Keogan
Editors
Ailbhe Keogan, Alec Moore

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  1. Barry Ward

    Barry Ward

    Leon

  2. Liam Carney

    Liam Carney

    Iver

  3. Maureen Beattie

    Maureen Beattie

    Maria

  4. Ericka Roe

    Ericka Roe

    Angela

  5. Lydia McGuinness

    Lydia McGuinness

    Anita

  6. Mark O'Halloran

    Mark O'Halloran

    Cleggs

  7. Rosemary Henderson

    Rosemary Henderson

    Tess

  8. Orén Kinlan

    Orén Kinlan

    Derry

  9. Tony Doyle

    Tony Doyle

    Deano

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CinemaSerf

Jun 17, 2023

7/10

Barry Ward ("Leon") and Liam Carney ("Iver") make for quite a formidable pairing in this quirky and thought-provoking drama. The former is a recovering drug addict whose has been sponsored by the latter for three years. Sadly, though, the older man has become terminally ill and so has sought the assistance of a doctor "Maria" (Maureen Beattie) to bring things to a peaceable end. "Leon" is very fond of his curmudgeonly old charge and so goes round on his day off only to find the pair implementing his exit plan. Determined not to lose his mentor, the three now embark of a brief tour of the old haunts in the hope that this might re-energise his spirits and maybe, just maybe, change the old man's mind. Despite the serious undercurrents of the film, there is a certain degree of joyousness to this story. Ward is on great form as his clear affection for "Iver" manifests itself as much as a dependency for him as it is love. Love, it is, too. Not a cheesy, sentimental one - but one borne out of respect and appreciation and one that these two men characterise really quite well. Beattie is also rather effective at providing the odd bit of relief from the fairly constant pace of a mini-adventure that is peppered with black humour and some ancient Norse prose (the older man is fascinated by Viking mythology). Ultimately, I think this is a film about dignity and choice - and some will like it and some will not. In any case, it's poignant and entertaining. I'm not sure anyone will be buying any of the young guy's music any time soon, though...

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Status
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Original Language
English
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