The read
It runs a compact 58m.
Synopsis
On a train journey, Saki meets Mrs De Ropp, an oppressive aunt and guardian to an unruly brood. Inspired by the meeting, he imagines a tale of repressed children who find solace in their childish wonder, and are saved by their imagination.
Ratings
IMDb8.2/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Sam HobkinsonDirector
Cast
- Gemma JonesMrs De Ropp
- Ben DanielsSaki
- Thomas ByrneCyril
- Bill MilnerNicholas
- Samuel HonywoodConradin
- Julia JoyceJane
- Madeleine WilliamsEnid
- Andrew ByrneBobby
- Jenny LivseyMaid
Stills
Themes
anthologytrainstorytellingcorporal punishmentedwardian eralive action and animation