When Leon, a recovering addict, discovers the terminally-ill sponsor he adores is planning to self-euthanise, he feels a sense of betrayal. He begs Iver - the man he sees as a hero - to watch the tribute show he's been preparing in his honour.
Acting
Barry Ward's desperate, sweaty devotion is unbearably real.
Writing
Dialogue that finds humor in excruciating silence.
Direction
Claire Dix lets discomfort breathe without cruelty.
Director
Claire Dix
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film quietly interrogates recovery culture's cult of personality—sponsors become surrogate gods, and Leon's grief is as much about losing his church as his friend.
Shot in Dublin during lockdown, the claustrophobic locations weren't chosen for budget—they were the only places allowed.
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