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Nervous Energy

Nervous Energy (1995)

1h 44m | PG-13

⭐ 4.6 / 10

Tom is a young man with AIDS living in London with his lover Ira. The disease has exaggerated Toms nervous energy and in his manic state he suddenly decides to go to Glasgow to visit the family he hasn't seen in ten years. His brother Ian is thoroughly disgusted by his lifestyle and only his mother shows any compassion for him. The visit soon develops into a nightmare as dementia sets in and Tom's health rapidly declines. Finally, events come to a head and Ira has no choice but to force Tom back to London, where he expects him to die at any time. After treatment, Tom gets a brief reprieve, having discovered that his real family is his adopted one in London.

Director: Jean Stewart

Studio: BBC

Genre: Romance, Drama, TV Movie

Video: 720p

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Cast

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

as Ira

Cal MacAninch

Cal MacAninch

as Tom

John McGlynn

John McGlynn

as Ian

Siobhan Redmond

Siobhan Redmond

as Joyce

Annette Crosbie

Annette Crosbie

as Tom's Mother

Joseph Brady

Joseph Brady

as Tom's Father