My Sailor My Love | Movie Assessment

Howard (James Cosmo) is a widowed sailor who lives by himself on the coast of Eire. He has had a sturdy lifetime of journey and journey however his days now are constricted by loneliness and the debilitations of outdated age.

His daughter Grace (Catherine Walker) is a natural-born caregiver who checks in frequently on her oftentimes gruff father. The stress between them and the remainder of their household is clear at his celebration. Nonetheless, Grace has assumed duty for ensuring he’s doing okay, even when that causes pressure in her personal marriage. When the chores start so as to add up, Grace hires Annie (Brid Brennan) to assist round his home, cleansing and cooking. At first, he’s upset by the modifications she brings however he slowly warms to her presence.

Earlier than lengthy, Howard and Annie have fallen in love. Whereas their associates and Annie’s massive household welcome this improvement, Grace is deeply upset by it and jealous. Her lovingkindness turns into an try to regulate her father by inserting him in a house for the aged.

Author and director Klaus Haro does a convincing job depicting the altering emotional dynamics on this household as they battle with the influence of caregiving and care receiving.