Director John Carney (Modern Love) won international acclaim with his lo-fi musical Once. He achieves a similar charm and effect with this 1980’s set funny teen drama, in which Conor, (newcomer, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo), seeks to escape from the strains of family life by starting a band. With advice on music and girlfriends freely offered from stoner older brother (Jack Reynor), Conor learns to negotiate the pitfalls of band life, falling in love and growing up.

Junior Cycle prescribed text for 2024, 2025 and 2026.