Nervous Energy (1995)
Chronicling the ups and downs that a gay couple experience as their love is almost destroyed by one partner’s AIDS suffering.
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.
Cast
- Alfred Molina - Ira
- Cal MacAninch - Tom
- John McGlynn - Ian
- Siobhan Redmond - Joyce
- Annette Crosbie - Tom's Mother
- Joseph Brady - Tom's Father
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nervous Energy about?
- 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.
- Who directed Nervous Energy?
- Nervous Energy was directed by Jean Stewart.
- Who stars in Nervous Energy?
- Nervous Energy stars Alfred Molina, Cal MacAninch, John McGlynn, Siobhan Redmond, Annette Crosbie, Joseph Brady.
- How long is Nervous Energy?
- Nervous Energy has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Nervous Energy?
- Nervous Energy is a Romance, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Nervous Energy produced?
- Nervous Energy was produced in United Kingdom.