INSIDE I'M DANCING
aka RORY O'SHEA WAS HERE

Year: 2004
USA: Focus Features
UK: Momentum Theatrical
Cast: James McAvoy, Steven Robertson, Romola Garai, Brenda Fricker, Gerard McSorley, Tom Hickey, Alan King, Ruth McCabe, Anna Healy, Sarah-Jane Drummey, Rachel Hanna, Emmet Kirwan, Pat Shortt, Stanley Townsend, Derbhle Crotty, Donal Toolan, Tony Kenny, Keith Dunphy, Michele Forbes, Eamonn Hunt, Michael Higgins, Frank McCusker, Deirdre O'Kane, Owen Monaghan, Luca Verbist, Conor McPherson, Lauren Carr, Paul Lee, Jonathan Mitchell, Keith O'Brien, Michael Hayes, John Finegan, Adam Fergus, Mary Kate O'Flanagan, Ofo Uhiara, Justine Mitchell, Frank Corry S.M.
Director: Damien O'Donnell
Countries: UK / Ireland
UK: 104 mins
USA Rated: R for language
UK Certificate: 15 contains strong language
USA Release Date: 4 February 2005 (Limited Release - Los Angeles and New York)
UK Release Date: 15 October 2004


Synopsis

Long-term resident of Carrigmore Home for the Disabled, 24 year old Michael Connolly's (Steven Robertson) life is transformed when dynamic Rory O'Shea (James McAvoy), a guy in a big hurry, moves into the room next door. Michael is stunned to discover that fast-talking Rory can understand his almost unintelligible speech and a friendship quickly forms between the two young men. Rory's rebellious nature inspires Michael to discover a whole new world outside of the walls of Carrigmore. When the two find a way to set up in a flat of their own, they recruit the headstrong and inexperienced Siobhan (Romola Garai) as their assistant. The two men's growing feelings for Siobhan and their rivalry for her attention underscore their journey towards real independence and liberation.