Flora and Son
Director: John Carney Run Time: 97 min. Release Year: 2023
Starring: Amy Huberman, Eve Hewson, Jack Reynor, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Orén Kinlan
Single mom Flora (Eve Hewson) is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max (Orén Kinlan). Encouraged by the police to find Max a hobby, Flora tries to occupy him with a beat-up acoustic guitar. With the help of a washed-up LA musician (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Flora and Max discover the transformative power of music. From the musical mind of John Carney, “Flora and Son” explores the bond between a mother and son on a journey toward a new harmony.
“An old-school, old-fashioned and beautiful telling of a long-distance romance, but not without something new to say on kinships built in the digital age. This beautiful film will make your heart sing.” ~ Tomris Laffly, Harpers Bazaar
“With great performances, catchy tunes, and light-on-its-feet filmmaking that’s much harder than it looks, “Flora and Son” is delightful.” ~ Brian Tallerico, Rogerebert.com