poster

1999

R (07/09/1999) (GB)

Drama, Adventure, Thriller

1h 52m

60

User Score

On this earth, in this land, we are all here for a reason.

Overview

An emotionally challenged young man named Bobby runs away from home in order to escape his abusive stepfather who has killed his pets. He meets an old man, Mr. Summers, who spends his time traveling and giving burials to animals that have been killed by cars. Bobby, also having an affinity for animals, becomes friends with the old man and aids him in his task.

1999

60

User Score

R (07/09/1999) (GB)

Drama, Adventure, Thriller

1h 52m

On this earth, in this land, we are all here for a reason.

Overview

An emotionally challenged young man named Bobby runs away from home in order to escape his abusive stepfather who has killed his pets. He meets an old man, Mr. Summers, who spends his time traveling and giving burials to animals that have been killed by cars. Bobby, also having an affinity for animals, becomes friends with the old man and aids him in his task.

Cast

John Hurt

John Hurt

Mr. Summers

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Bobby Platt

Daniel Benzali

Daniel Benzali

Bernard 'The Fat' De Winter

James Faulkner

James Faulkner

Mr. Stuart Whiteside

John O'Toole

John O'Toole

Lorry Driver

Amy Robbins

Amy Robbins

Valerie Ann Platt, Bobby's Mother

Kaye Griffiths

Kaye Griffiths

Lepidopterist

Sevilla Delofski

Sevilla Delofski

Janet, De Winter's Secretary

Helen Kluger

Helen Kluger

Ice Cream Vendor

Shane Barks

Shane Barks

Young Bobby

Elizabeth Earl

Elizabeth Earl

Child in Van