Director: Justin D James
Cast: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Stephen Hagan, Moira Kelly
Love of the Irish is a 2025 Irish-American romance film directed by Justin D James, following a mother-daughter trip to Ireland that takes an unexpected turn when one of them opens her heart to a charming local single father. Warm, scenic, and unhurried, the film leans into the pastoral beauty of Ireland as its emotional backdrop.
What is Love of the Irish about?
Fiona travels to Ireland alongside her mother, expecting a holiday steeped in sightseeing and family bonding. What she does not anticipate is crossing paths with a widowed father whose easy warmth and genuine kindness begin to dismantle the walls she has built around herself. As Fiona grows closer to him and his child, she starts to question what she truly wants from life — whether her carefully ordered world back home is really the life she has chosen, or the one she simply settled for. The film unfolds at a leisurely pace through rolling green countryside, allowing the developing relationship to breathe and the characters to reveal themselves naturally without dramatic contrivance.
Cast & crew
The film stars Shenae Grimes-Beech as Fiona, drawing on her extensive television background to bring sincerity and lightness to the lead role. Stephen Hagan plays the Irish single father whose steady presence anchors the romantic arc. Moira Kelly rounds out the central cast as Fiona's mother, grounding the mother-daughter dynamic with warmth and understated humor. Justin D James directs with an eye for landscape and quiet character moments.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking audiences in the diaspora, Love of the Irish offers the kind of feel-good romantic escape that travels well across cultures. The mother-daughter relationship at the heart of the story resonates strongly with Iranian family values, where intergenerational bonds and parental involvement in major life decisions remain deeply meaningful. Ireland's cultural warmth and hospitality also share surprising parallels with Iranian notions of ta'arof and generosity toward guests. The film is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing, making it accessible and relaxing viewing for the whole family without subtitles, ideal for evenings with parents or older relatives who prefer dubbed content.
Where & how to watch
Love of the Irish is available now on K-Time with full Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web browser, your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Cancel anytime.