an exquisite film . they just do not make them like this any more . we eavesdrop on an upper middle class family in dublin in the early part of the 20th century . they be host an after christmas dinner for their friend and relative . their table talk be just idle chatter but it be so well write that one be engross . away from the dinner table some fine piano playing help to create an intimate atmosphere a if one be there a one of the guest . perhaps a bit too perfect for an amateur player and the odd mistake here and there would have add to the magic of this film . no real story but real entertainment and an object lesson for up and come film maker .