2005

1h 33m

6.5(28 votes)

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Overview

A man's life falls apart as a result of his affliction with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Tourette's Syndrome in this touching and funny tale.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Michael Sheen

Mark Furness

Acting

Shirley Henderson

Charlotte

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Adrian Bower

Nathan

Acting

Claudie Blakley

Kathy

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Anastasia Griffith

Stevie

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Anton Lesser

Charles

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Elliot Cowan

Gareth

Acting

Rupert Young

Josh

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Bhasker Patel

Hasim

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Kika Markham

Geraldine

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Mercedes Grower

Gemma

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John O'Mahony

Dr. Dunphy

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