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Lenny Abrahamson talks about audience expectations and why he was so passionate about directing 'Room.' He dishes on how he approached directing Jacob Tremblay and the biggest challenge he faced while working on the adaptation.

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/