Edward, a gay novelist saddled with caring for his elderly mother, finally finds himself on the brink of literary success. With pressure to go on a US book tour mounting, the last thing Edward needs is his friends jetting off to Spain for an impromptu Pride holiday, leaving their mothers on his doorstep! Over a chaotic weekend, he has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.

What the Critics Are Saying

“The comedy covers everything from aging to loneliness to Pride to caregiving to trauma and family relationships, and does it all without tipping into full-blown schmaltz or resorting to emotional manipulation.“
– Emma Badame, That Shelf

“When the credits rolled, I wanted to spend more time with these characters, and that’s about the highest compliment I can give.“
– Scott Phillips

“With compelling performances and a tone that’s pitched just right, this is a warm hug of a film that will warm even the coldest of cockles.“
– Ben Turner, The Pink Lens

Awards

4 wins & 3 nominations

Chicago International Film Festival

Won, Silver Q-Hugo
Darren Thornton

Won, Special Mention
Out-Look Competition
Darren Thornton
Silver Q-Hugo

Nominated, Gold Q-Hugo
Darren Thornton

London Film Festival

Nominated, Best Film
Official Competition
Darren Thornton

Won, Audience Award
Narrative Feature
Darren Thornton

Miami Film Festival

Nominated, Knight Marimbas Award
Darren Thornton

FilmOut San Diego, US

Won, FilmOut Festival Award
Best Supporting Actress
Fionnula Flanagan