Single mom Flora is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max. Her efforts to keep him out of trouble lead to a beat-up acoustic guitar, a washed-up LA musician, and harmony for this frayed Dublin family.
Acting
Eve Hewson's chaotic charisma—Bono's daughter steps out of the shadow.
Writing
Carney's dialogue sings even when characters can't.
Score
Original songs that actually slap, including that killer finale.
Director
John Carney
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Eve Hewson is Bono's daughter and had to fight for this role; her real-life brother even consulted on the guitar scenes.
Carney returned to Dublin after his Hollywood detour (Sing Street was UK-set), making this his most personal film since Once.
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