Larry and Sophie, two people with intellectual disabilities, long to be together in a world that does everything to keep them apart.Larry and Sophie, two people with intellectual disabilities, long to be together in a world that does everything to keep them apart.Larry and Sophie, two people with intellectual disabilities, long to be together in a world that does everything to keep them apart.
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- TriviaThe film won the 2017 Dublin Film Critics Circle award for Best Irish Film beating amongst others THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER and MAUDIE
It also won 2017 Irish Times Tickets Award (voted by the public) for Best Irish Film beating all the same films.
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A must see film! Very funny and original.
Absolutely fantastic! A RomCom film with many LOL moments with the characters. A warm-hearted film with a strong ending message of equality and need for societal change. I would wholly recommend anyone to go see this movie.
Long Summary: I must admit, I was a bit apprehensive at first when I heard the concept of this movie. Described as both a RomCom and Drama film, my inner activist and pessimist thought this would be yet another movie poking fun people with disabilities. I couldn't have been more wrong! Directed by Len Collin, this movie is written in part by and performed by people with intellectual/ learning disabilities, allowing the audience to get absorbed into their world, which contrary to popular belief isn't as innocent as we are led to believe. Larry (Kieran Coppinger) is deeply in love with Sophie (Charlene Kelly). Together they long for some intimate relations in a world that keeps them apart. A world that treats people with intellectual disabilities as being child-like or innocent. Tom (Robert Doherty), a care worker, seems to be the only person that understands this, and in collusion with Larry and Sophie facilitates their much needed freedom during a care centre trip to the local cinema. What seems so simple, Tom soon finds out is not. Longing for their own freedom, other members of the centre go on their adventures throughout the city leading to multiple laugh out loud moments. Each character adds a new dimension to the film, with some characters knowingly using their disability to influence others in a hysterical way and honest talking that not only has you spilling your popcorn in laughter but also warms the heart. Based in Galway, Ireland, the film takes you through some scenic locations in a quest to find everyone, while Larry and Sophie get more acquainted. Sophie's story takes a dark, realistic tone with revelations from the past, but Larry's love and charming demeanour pulls her through. But this isn't the end to the drama with moments that leave the audience in tears of melancholy. A bittersweet ending which leaves the audience saddened but with a smile, this film will make you question societal preconceptions of people with intellectual disabilities. Make this a must see for all your friends and family.
Long Summary: I must admit, I was a bit apprehensive at first when I heard the concept of this movie. Described as both a RomCom and Drama film, my inner activist and pessimist thought this would be yet another movie poking fun people with disabilities. I couldn't have been more wrong! Directed by Len Collin, this movie is written in part by and performed by people with intellectual/ learning disabilities, allowing the audience to get absorbed into their world, which contrary to popular belief isn't as innocent as we are led to believe. Larry (Kieran Coppinger) is deeply in love with Sophie (Charlene Kelly). Together they long for some intimate relations in a world that keeps them apart. A world that treats people with intellectual disabilities as being child-like or innocent. Tom (Robert Doherty), a care worker, seems to be the only person that understands this, and in collusion with Larry and Sophie facilitates their much needed freedom during a care centre trip to the local cinema. What seems so simple, Tom soon finds out is not. Longing for their own freedom, other members of the centre go on their adventures throughout the city leading to multiple laugh out loud moments. Each character adds a new dimension to the film, with some characters knowingly using their disability to influence others in a hysterical way and honest talking that not only has you spilling your popcorn in laughter but also warms the heart. Based in Galway, Ireland, the film takes you through some scenic locations in a quest to find everyone, while Larry and Sophie get more acquainted. Sophie's story takes a dark, realistic tone with revelations from the past, but Larry's love and charming demeanour pulls her through. But this isn't the end to the drama with moments that leave the audience in tears of melancholy. A bittersweet ending which leaves the audience saddened but with a smile, this film will make you question societal preconceptions of people with intellectual disabilities. Make this a must see for all your friends and family.
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- Jun 14, 2017
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- €700,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 27 minutes
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