A heartwarming new Irish movie is airing on TV tonight

'Boasts heartfelt storytelling and a great cast full of familiar Irish actors.'

Written and directed by Liam O Mochain, who is also a part of its ensemble cast, Abode is an 80-minute anthology featuring five different stories. The tales fluctuate between genres, yet all are united by the theme of home.

The plot synopsis outlines: "Whether the characters are living in mansions or on the street, in a big city, suburbia or in the countryside, home has an importance and a different meaning for each...

"The stories are a mix of drama and comedy, inspired by true stories and very relevant today. In a way, the theme of home is always relevant."

Watch the trailer for Abode right here:

Released in Irish cinemas last November, JOE enjoyed Abode, which overcomes budgetary limitations and resource issues thanks to its heartfelt storytelling and its great cast full of familiar Irish thespians.

This is because the actors imbue their characters with authenticity and humanity, and because O Mochain, at his best, makes their circumstances feel tactile and believable, with their adventures often playing out on the real streets of Dublin.

The writer-director also confidently treads the line between giving audiences just enough information in each tale to stay engaged and invested, while also holding back some big reveals to the end of nearly every story for added surprise or an emotional gut punch.

Like all anthologies, some parts are stronger than others. The most overtly comic and surreal tale, about a couple (Gail Brady and Matthew O'Brien) who get a smart oven that ruins their life, sits awkwardly between two social realist segments. Also, Abode's upbeat jazz and polka-inspired soundtrack can sometimes feel intrusive.

The best segment of the anthology, however, is the one starring Rosemary Henderson (Sister Assumpta in Father Ted) as an older woman about to meet a "long-lost love" with whom she was torn apart.

Gorgeously acted and addressing Ireland's dark past with great empathy, it's sure to bring a tear to your eye.

Abode airs on TV tonight on RTÉ One at 11.20pm. It's also available to stream for free on the RTÉ Player.

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