Trouble explores the intricate dynamics between two brothers in their early twenties, as they attempt to navigate their divorced parents’ shortcomings when Mum shows up uninvited to Dad’s birthday.
Three generations of women sit around a table as the granddaughter begins asking questions about the past. A small spark reveals inherited family memories of conflict and struggle in Northern Ireland. Images emerge, marked by the profound absence of words.
After preparing for her first night of motherhood in the postnatal ward bathroom, Thea rushes to soothe her crying baby. But when Mother interrupts Thea’s moment of maternal bliss and claims that the baby latched onto her breast is her own, Thea is forced to admit her mistake.
