Remy is not a well man, a life of hedonism has finally caught up with him and his time in this world is slowly ebbing away. His estranged wife calls his even more estranged, financial wizard son back from London to make up and help ensure dad gets the best treatment. Barely able to conceal his contempt for his father's unrepentant selfishness and womanising, the son nevertheless asks old friends to gather at the deathbed and lighten Rémy's final days. Cue much bilious reflection on changing times, intercut with scenes of affectionate loyalty and, inevitably, reconciliation, that will remain in the memories of all involved. 'The Barbarian Invasions' is a follow on to ‘Decline of the American Empire' made over twenty years earlier. A moving and beautifully performed comedy drama.