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New Irish film Abode brings it all home

The trailer for the Irish comedy-drama Abode has been released ahead of the film's arrival in cinemas next month.

Matthew O'Brien in Abode
Fair City's Matthew O'Brien is among the stars of Abode

Written and directed by Liam O Mochain, Abode is described as "five stories connected by the theme of home and what it means to the different characters in the film".

Stephen Jones dines out in the film Abode
Stephen Jones in Abode

"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 of the characters," the synopsis continues.

Marion O'Dwyer on the move in the film Abode
Marion O'Dwyer on the move in Abode

"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..."

Kitchen confidential - Mary McEvoy and Brendan Conroy in Abode
Kitchen confidential - The much-loved Mary McEvoy and Brendan Conroy in Abode

The ensemble cast of Abode includes Marion O'Dwyer (God's Creatures, Ballykissangel), Brendan Conroy (Bodkin, That They May Face the Rising Sun), Mary McEvoy (Extra Ordinary, Bridget & Eamon), Matthew O'Brien (Fair City, Conversations with Friends), Stephen Jones (Northern Lights, Into the Badlands), Mary Murray (Dead Still, Love/Hate), and Rose Henderson (Nowhere Fast, Fr Ted).

Mary Murray in a restaurant scene in Abode
Mary Murray in Abode

Abode opens in cinemas on Friday 7 November.

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