Alan King

Rory O'Shea Was Here. An inspiring story of independence that follows two unlikely friends determined to face the world on their own terms.

From the producers of Bridget Jones's Diary and Billy Elliot comes Rory O'Shea Was Here - an inspiring story of independence that follows two unlikely friends determined to face the world on their own terms. Young Michael (Steven Robertson) is a patient resigned to his quiet life within an institution's safe, predictable boundaries. Then, the rebellious Rory O'Shea (James McAvoy) bursts onto the scene. Now, with the help of the beautiful young Siobhan (Romola Garai), who signs on as the boys' live-in aide, Rory will show Michael what it takes to truly be free.

When a man struggling with muscular dystrophy befriends a deeply bored young man with cerebral palsy, he infuses his pal's life with renewed hope.

From the producers of Bridget Jones's Diary and Billy Elliot comes this inspiring story of independence that follows two unlikely friends determined to face the world on their own terms.