In Loco Parentis

"Leaving is the hardest lesson to learn..."

Sep 8 2017 PG-13 1h 39m
Documentary

John and Amanda teach Latin, English and guitar at a fantastical stately home-turned-school. Nearly 50-year careers are drawing to a close for the pair who have become legends with the mantra: “Reading! ’Rithmetic! Rock ’n’ roll!” But for pupil and teacher alike, leaving is the hardest lesson.

Plot

A year in the life of two passionate and inspirational teachers in the only primary-age boarding school in Ireland. Headfort School, housed in an 18th Century Hogwarts-like estate, embraces tradition and modernity, and this is John and Amanda Leyden's life. For John, rock music is just another subject alongside Maths, Scripture and Latin, taught in a collaborative and often hilarious fashion. For Amanda the key to connecting with children is the book and she uses all means to engage the minds of her young charges with literature. For nearly half a century these two have shaped thousands of minds but now they must start making preparations for their retirement? What will keep them young if they leave?

Written by

Neasa Ní Chianáin, David Rane

Directed by

Neasa Ní Chianáin, David Rane

Production Countries

Spain, Ireland

Languages

Español, English

Awards

3 wins & 4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
329
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
73
Popularity
NA