Roy and Irma are a devoted couple, living in rural Illinois when, atter a party celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, Roy inexplicably blacks out. As he awakens, it is with the realization that his life must change forever. Roy confesses to Irma that he's a woman trapped in a man's body and that he wants a sex change. What comes as a surprise to his wife sends shock waves throughout their small churchgoing community. Roy must face their friends, his coworkers and his own children with the whole new way of life he has planned - and they must face him. What happens to a town, a factory and a loving marriage when confronted with such a transformation is all about being who you are, being in love and simply being normal.

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Normal (2003)

Unrated

Television/Drama · 1h 53m · 3/16/2003

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Love. Marriage. Acceptance. Sex change.

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Roy and Irma are a devoted couple, living in rural Illinois when, atter a party celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, Roy inexplicably blacks out. As he awakens, it is with the realization that his life must change forever. Roy confesses to Irma that he's a woman trapped in a man's body and that he wants a sex change. What comes as a surprise to his wife sends shock waves throughout their small churchgoing community. Roy must face their friends, his coworkers and his own children with the whole new way of life he has planned - and they must face him. What happens to a town, a factory and a loving marriage when confronted with such a transformation is all about being who you are, being in love and simply being normal.

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Released

Production Company

HBO Films
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Cast
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Richard Bull

Roy Sr. - Roy's Father
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Mary Seibel

Em - Roy's Mother
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Danny Goldring

Church Friend Pete
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Jessica Lange

Irma Applewood
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Tom Wilkinson

Roy 'Ruth' Applewood
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Hayden Panettiere

Patty Ann Applewood
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Randall Arney

Reverend Dale Muncie
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Rich Komenich

Co-Worker Bob
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Kirk Anderson

Machinist
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Christian Ambrose

Band Member #1
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Joe Foust

Roadie #1
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Sean Rice

Band Member #2
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Mickey Tuman

Roadie #2
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Joseph Sikora

Wayne Applewood (as Joe Sikora)
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Clancy Brown

Frank
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Barbara Ann Grimes

Thrift Store Owner
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Jane Galloway Heitz

Martha the Choir Mistress
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Paul Lindblad

Choir - Pianist
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Richard Boice

Choir Member
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Joan Culler

Choir Member
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Donna Gruendler

Choir Member
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Llou Johnson

Choir Member
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Jeff Kiel

Choir Member
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Karen Ullberg Peters

Choir Member
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Jonathan Peters

Choir Member
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Deb Rodeghero

Choir Member
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Jim Stahulak

Choir Member
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Robert Steed

Choir Member
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Tony Fitzpatrick

Brother-In-Law Carl
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Dan Conway

Brother-In-Law Bert
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Rick Touhy

Kay's Husband
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Cynthia Baker

Roy's Sister Margie
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Caitlin Hart

Roy's Sister Becky
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Rondi Reed

Roy's Sister Beth
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Gene Janson

Church Usher
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Robert Marty

Radio Announcer (as Robert C. Marty)
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Faith O'Gorman

Wayne's Girlfriend
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Lexi Pleasant

Church Attendee
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Peter Renaud

Bar Patron / Roadie
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Ross Freier

Church Attendee (uncredited)
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David Morrison

Boyfriend (uncredited)
Crew
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Jane Anderson

Director
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Jane Anderson

Writer
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Disc Releases
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Normal

(DVD, Keep Case (Std.))

10/7/2003

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