While the subplots are filled with "laugh out loud" humor and "cheesy" but heartwarming moments, the central story remains a poignant look at the right to love. The film emphasizes the dignity of its characters, using a cast largely comprised of actors with Down syndrome or autism to bring a unique "honesty and truth" to their performances.
Ultimately, the story is a "victorious testimony" to friendship and experiencing life to the full, highlighting a real-world legal change in Ireland that occurred shortly after the film's release in February 2017. Sanctuary (2016) Sanctuar (2016)SD
Two men from the group find their way to a local pub, providing comic relief reminiscent of the old men from The Muppets . While the subplots are filled with "laugh out