The real-life romance that blossomed between Irish author James Joyce (Ewan McGregor) and strong-willed barmaid Nora Barnacle (Susan Lynch) is traced in this intriguing biographical drama. Starting in 1900s Dublin, the film follows the pair through their stormy courtship and to the Italian coastal town of Trieste, where Joyce works as a teacher as Barnacle tries to convince him to devote himself to his writing. Peter McDonald, Roberto Citran also star. 107 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby stereo; theatrical trailer; scene access.