Flora and Son is a 2023 coming-of-age music comedy drama film written and directed by John Carney (Begin Again). The film premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2023. Irish actress Eve Lawson, the daughter of renowned U2 front man Bono, stars and performs music in the film. Star Joseph Gordon-Levitt also talked about this being his first opportunity to play guitar in an acting role, something he said has always been a passion of his. Original songs for the film come from Carney and Gary Clark, with Clark also writing the score.Clark and Carney had previously collaborated on music for film, stage and television.
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.
The cast includes Eve Hewson, Jack Reynor, Orén Kinlan, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Flora and Son is set to debut in select theaters September 22nd and on Apple TV+ September 29th. Watch the official trailer below.