Dreamchild

Dreamchild (1985)

He loved the child we will never forget...

80-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honour of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice's close friendship with the writer was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she slowly realises the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.

Date of release
1985-10-04
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (41)
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Director
Gavin Millar

Casting

  • Coral Browne — Alice Hargreaves
  • Ian Holm — Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
  • Peter Gallagher — Jack Dolan
  • Caris Corfman — Sally Mackeson
  • Nicola Cowper — Lucy
  • Jane Asher — Mrs. Liddell
  • Amelia Shankley — Little Alice
  • Imogen Boorman — Lorina
  • Rupert Wainwright — Hargreaves
  • Roger Ashton-Griffiths — Mr. Duckworth
  • James Wilby — Baker
  • Shane Rimmer — Mr. Marl

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