Paris, France, February 2, 1922. The novel Ulysses, by Irish writer James Joyce (1882-1941), is published by US poet Sylvia Beach (1887-1962), owner of the small bookstore Shakespeare & Co. The book, whose writing consumed seven years of Joyce's life, years in which his family was in financial need, would have a profound and unprecedented impact on 20th century literature and culture.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ann SkellySelf - Narrator (voice) | Self - Narrator (voice) |
| VValérie BénéjamSelf | Self |
| FFrank CallananSelf | Self |
| GGeert LernoutSelf | Self |
| EEimear McBrideSelf | Self |
| JJohn McCourtSelf | Self |
| KKatherine McSharrySelf | Self |
| PPaul MuldoonSelf | Self |
| KKatherine O'CallaghanSelf | Self |
| MMargaret O'CallaghanSelf | Self |
| LLaura PelaschiarSelf | Self |
 Peter CoonanNot listed | Not listed |
 Tim CreedNot listed | Not listed |
 Mark DohertyNot listed | Not listed |
 Olga WehrlyNot listed | Not listed |
 Michael CollinsSelf - Politician (archive footage) | Self - Politician (archive footage) |