# Flora and Son (2023)

> A Dublin single mother and her delinquent teenage son discover that a rescued guitar can turn family conflict into an unexpected musical connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1013300

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Music, Comedy, Drama
- Director: John Carney
- Cast: Eve Hewson, Orén Kinlan, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jack Reynor, Marcella Plunkett, Paul Reid, Don Wycherley, Amy Huberman
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt25471950/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, sincere, date night, music movie night

## Synopsis

A single mother discovers the power of music while trying to connect with her son.

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