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'Room' star Brie Larson reveals how she talked with a trauma counselor to grasp her character Ma's emotional state and how she felt a connection with her. She also talks about her physical preparation for the role and how she bonded with young Jacob Tremblay.

Room movie synopsis:

Jack (Jacob Tremblay), five, was born in captivity. The shed in which he and his Ma (Brie Larson) are confined is all he knows. His Ma was abducted when she was 17 and their only visitor is his father and her kidnapper, Old Nick (Sean Bridgers).

When Jack and his Ma finally escape, he is both awestruck and terrified by the outside world. His Ma, on the other hand, must face the long and difficult process of recovery after being imprisoned for so long.

Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen, William H. Macy, Sean Bridgers, Megan Park, Cas Anvar

In theatres: October 23, 2015 (Toronto), October 30 (Vancouver), November 6 (wide)

Room movie info: http://www.tribute.ca/movies/room/68495/