Glassland

John is a taxi driver in Dublin facing significant financial difficulty. His day-to-day life is marked by chaos and despair as he grapples with his unforgiving reality.

John lives with his mother, Jean, who is spiraling into alcoholism. Her constant drinking creates an environment filled with tension and distress for John.

John's life takes a heartbreaking turn when he finds his mother comatose on the floor from excessive drinking. He quickly drives her to the hospital, hoping for urgent care.

After receiving medical attention, Jean briefly recovers but quickly falls back into the same cycle of alcohol abuse. John feels helpless as he struggles to change her destructive habits.

John takes time away from his job to care for his younger brother, who has Down syndrome. His brother lives in a care home, which adds another layer of responsibility to John's already heavy burden.

Determined to reclaim control of their lives, John removes all alcohol from home and pleads with Jean to quit drinking. The confrontation escalates as she reacts with anger and destruction.

In a worrying turn of events, John finds his mother drunkenly stumbling on their doorstep. He invites her in, sacrificing his own well-being for the sake of familial love.

As Jean drinks and dances in the kitchen, she confesses her regrets about the family's past. Her feelings of abandonment and resentment surface as she reflects on their father's departure.

After a heart-wrenching discussion, John convinces Jean to enter a treatment center. He shows her a video of her destructive behavior, making her realize the extent of her issues.

With the treatment center stay costing 8,000 euros, John seeks an advance from his boss. He is determined to save his mother, despite the challenges it presents.

John shares a poignant goodbye with his friend Shane at the airport, orchestrating a reunion between Shane and his son. Their emotional parting serves as a reminder of familial bonds.

John visits the treatment center with his brother, where Jean finally opens up emotionally. In this moment, a glimmer of hope begins to shine through their troubled relationship.

John's life takes another turn when he's assigned to pick up a delicate package. He discovers a young Asian woman who is injured and vulnerable, prompting him to intervene.

Disturbed by his discovery, John takes the young woman to the treatment center's director. This moment represents John's commitment to helping others amidst his own turmoil.

As John navigates this cycle of suffering, he is faced with the key choices of saving not only his mother but also helping the young woman. Each decision becomes increasingly impactful in the quest for healing.