
A film which shows a different aspect of dealing with sexuality. Coming out is one thing, but being comfortable within yourself in intimate situations is another thing. This film shows us how being intimate with someone can be a really difficult struggle and that a lot of the time, goes misunderstood.
Directed by Steven McKenna, Lover Boy leans on a strong ensemble — Jamie Lloyd Belton, Amy Gallacher, Ruadhán Mew — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2018.
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In the late 1990s, the arrival of elderly invalid Patrick into Marion and Tom’s home triggers the exploration of seismic events from 40 years previous: the passionate relationship between Tom and Patrick at a time when homosexuality was illegal.
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