Lost & Found
“Lost & Found” is an amiable comedy about people going through moments in life. Sometimes, they are big moments, sometimes they are small, but all have significance in one form or another. It’s essentially an anthology film, with Daniel (played by writer-director Liam O Mochain) playing a part in all of the vignettes. How much enjoyment you get out of the film will depend largely on how you feel about Daniel. He was a fine protagonist for me, so the movie is fine.
The film begins in a Lost & Found building at an Ireland train station, where Daniel is starting his first day on the job. It’s a day job for him while still working as a bartender in the evening. It’s a bit of a handful, as people come in and out, asking for things they’ve lost, sometimes not being able to prove it’s theirs, and not really following protocol. One lost item includes a baby. It’s a weird day, and it’s the first of seven odd stories O Mochain has to tell.
That is just one of the stories that O Mochain has to tell. There are sweet stories of romance and love, and others that are sly and reflect human nature. The film is ultimately about lost people who find themselves challenged by life and circumstances. All are enjoyable- my favorites were about the grifter at the train station, and a friend of Daniel’s whose proposal idea goes horribly awry- but there isn’t a lot that really sticks with you for long after the film is over. As an ensemble piece, it’s a solid one for O Mochain, and he shows some talent with actors that would be good for a stronger narrative. I wouldn’t mind seeing what he does next as a filmmaker.