Michael is a 24-year-old who has cerebral palsy and long-term resident of the Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled, run by the formidable Eileen. His life is transformed when the maverick Rory O'Shea moves in.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 James McAvoyRory O'Shea | Rory O'Shea |
 Romola GaraiSiobhan | Siobhan |
 Steven RobertsonMichael Connolly | Michael Connolly |
| AAlan KingTommy | Tommy |
 Brenda FrickerEileen | Eileen |
 Ruth McCabeAnnie | Annie |
| AAnna HealyAlice | Alice |
 Tom HickeyCon O'Shea | Con O'Shea |
 Stanley TownsendInterview Panelist | Interview Panelist |
 Gerard McSorleyFergus Connolly | Fergus Connolly |
 Kreeta TaponenNot listed | Not listed |
| CConor HegartyNot listed | Not listed |