History Film / RoryOSheaWasHere

* DisabledLoveInterest: [[spoiler: Subverted. Michael hopes that he would become this to Siobhan, but she doesn't reciprocate his feelings.]]

* ADateWithRosiePalms: Michael gets one when Siobhan gives him a sponge bath. Put bluntly by Rory
--> "Did you get a hard on?"

* RagingStiffie: Michael gets one while Siobhan is washing him.

* GeniusBonus: People who are familiar with Duchenne muscular dystrophy will see the [[TearJerker birthday scene]] in a different light.

* WhatDoYouMeanItsNotSymbolic: The first time we see Rory he's being loaded out of the van doors which have a very cagelike appearance.

* PositiveDiscrimination: Deconstructed. [[spoiler: Siobhan calls Rory out for abusing this to get away with starting barfights and being a delinquent, saying that he ought to show the same respect he expects from people]].

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* YouAreTooLate: [[spoiler: Rory doesn't live to learn that Michael has gained him his Independent Living Allowance.]]

This 2004 drama by Damien O’Donnell (''Film/EastIsEast'') tells the story of two young disabled men in Ireland claiming the dignity and independence everyone deserves. It stars Steven Robertson, Creator/JamesMcAvoy and Romola Garai.

* HandicappedBadass: Not physically, but Rory does have a very sharp tongue. He also does attempt to get into a bar fight early on in the movie.
* HospitalHottie: Siobhan dons a nurse costume for a party.

Michael Connolly (Robertson) is a young Dubliner with cerebral palsy, who lives in a Residential Home for the Disabled, when one day his boring and mundane life is turned upside down by the arrival of also wheel chair bound rebel Rory O’ Shea ([=McAvoy=]). Michael realises that the foulmouthed and opinionated Rory can understand him despite his speech impediment and they become friends. They successfully apply for Independent Living Allowance, start living together in their own flat and hire the beautiful Siobhan as their caretaker. Difficulties arise when Michael starts falling in love with the girl.

The 2004 Drama by Damien O’Donnell (''Film/EastIsEast'') tells the story of two young disabled men in Ireland claiming the dignity and independence everyone deserves. It stars Steven Robertson, Creator/JamesMcAvoy and Romola Garai.

In the UK the film was released under the title ''Inside I’m dancing'' and received mixed reviews, which mostly criticised its predictability while the actor’s performances were praised.

* TheAlcoholic: Implied with Rory's father, though in Ireland it's hard to tell.

* BittersweetEnding: Prepare your tissues.

%%* BuryYourDisabled: Type 1.

* ClusterFBomb: Rory.

* LoveTriangle: [[spoiler: Defied.]]

* PositiveDiscrimination: Deconstructed.

The 2004 Drama by [[EastIsEast Damien O’Donnell]] tells the story of two young disabled men in Ireland claiming the dignity and independence everyone deserves. It stars Steven Robertson, Creator/JamesMcAvoy and Romola Garai.

* [[spoiler: BuryYourDisabled]]: Type 1.

* ActorAllusion: Romola Garai would decide to be a nurse again in ''{{Atonement}}'', where this time she would be the one with unrequited feelings for Creator/JamesMcAvoy and he would [[spoiler: also die young of a disease]].

* DisabledCharacterDisabledActor: Averted to the dismay of some.

* FakeIrish: None of the three principal actors are Irish. Not that You would know, though.

The 2004 Drama by [[EastIsEast Damien O’Donnell]] tells the story of two young disabled men in Ireland claiming the dignity and independence everyone deserves. It stars Steven Robertson, JamesMcAvoy and Romola Garai.

* ActorAllusion: Romola Garai would decide to be a nurse again in ''{{Atonement}}'', where this time she would be the one with unrequited feelings for JamesMcAvoy and he would [[spoiler: also die young of a disease]].

* HandicappedBadass: Not physically, but Rory does have a very sharp tongue.

* HopelessSuitor: Michael to Siobhan.

* DisabledLoveInterest: [[spoiler: Subverted. Michael hopes that he would become this to Siobhan, but she doen't reciprocrate his feelings.]]

* HelloNurse: Siobhan dons a nurse costume for a party.

* HairOfGold: Both Michael and Siobhan.

* FakeIrish: None of the three principal actors are Irish.

* TitleDrop
* YouAreTooLate: [[spoiler: Rory doesn't live to learn that Michael has gained him his Independent Living Allowance.]]

!!This movie contains example of:

* [[spoiler: BuryYourDisabled]]

A 2004 Drama by [[EastIsEast Damien O’Donnell]], starring Steven Robertson, JamesMcAvoy and Romola Garai.

Michael Connolly (Robertson) is a young Dubliner with cerebral palsy, who lives in a Residential Home for the Disabled, when one day his boring and mundane life is turned upside down by the arrival of also wheel chair bound rebel Rory O’ Shea (Mc Avoy). Michael realises that the foulmouthed and opinionated Rory can understand him despite his speech impediment and they become friends. They successfully apply for Independent Living Allowance, start living together in their own flat and hire the beautiful Siobhan as their caretaker. Difficulties arise when Michael starts falling in love with the girl.

* Foreshadowing: The ending throughout the movie.

* ParentalAbandonment: Michael's father doesn't acknowledge his handicapped son. Until he faces him with his new friend that is.