17 May 1995
The City of Lost Children
A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.
Paperhouse
A drawing that became a dream. A dream that became reality.
A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.
Top Billed Cast
Charlotte Burke Anna Madden
Ben Cross Dad
Glenne Headly Kate Madden
Elliott Spiers Marc
Gemma Jones Dr. Sarah Nicols
Steven O'Donnell Dustman
Jane Bertish Miss Vanstone
Samantha Cahill Sharon
Sarah Newbold Karen
Gary Bleasdale Policeman
Karen Gledhill Nurse
Barbara Keogh Hotel Receptionist
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