Dreamchild
He loved the child we will never forget...
1985 · 1h 34m · PG
Drama, Fantasy
Directed by
Gavin Millar
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Dreamchild
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Gavin Millar Director
- Coral Browne as Alice Hargreaves
- Ian Holm as Reverend Charles L. Dodgson / Lewis Carroll
- Peter Gallagher as Jack Dolan
- Caris Corfman as Sally Mackeson
- Nicola Cowper as Lucy
- Jane Asher as Mrs. Liddell
- Amelia Shankley as Little Alice
- Imogen Boorman as Lorina
- Emma King as Edith
- Rupert Wainwright as Hargreaves
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