A discontented Sydney teenager travels back in time to 1873, whilst watching an old fashioned children's game.A discontented Sydney teenager travels back in time to 1873, whilst watching an old fashioned children's game.A discontented Sydney teenager travels back in time to 1873, whilst watching an old fashioned children's game.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 4 nominations
Richard Boué
- Fidge
- (as Richard Boue)
Michael Read
- Blackie
- (as Michaele Read)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaSweet making machinery and lolly-pop paraphernalia seen in the film was loaned to the production by the Darrell Lea Historical Museum in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- ConnectionsFeatured in South Australian Film Corporation 40th Anniversary Showreel (2012)
- SoundtracksHeart to Heart
Music & Lyrics by Garry McDonald (as McDonald) & Laurie Stone (as Stone)
Sung by Karen Boddington
Featured review
A Fantasy/Romance Movie Absolutely Worth A Watch!
It's been 33 years since I saw this movie as a teenager and I still love it. I remember many things about the plot even after all of this time. I would call it a romance/adventure/fantasy.
I viewed this movie in the same vein as Labyrinth (Rip our Goblin King), The Dark Crystal, Willow or The Princess Bride.
Abigail is young and innocent and falls in love easily, but she's also a chosen one sent back in time for a particular purpose. She's from the future so she has some advantages over Beatie's family and others from that time. The acting is quite decent and there aren't that many movies out there for time travel, let alone making an era film that really makes you feel as if it's the 1800's.
For an example about how accurate details of the plot are, Beatie exclaims over how manicured and clean Abigail's fingernails are and that only the high born ladies had such things. Beatie's nails were short and dirty in comparison.
The movie might not stand up to current movies, but it has its own charm. You'll be rooting for Abigail and her love interest by the end.
Some parts do have more mature themes, such as Abigail being taken to a brothel to please men, so maybe some younger kids might not be a good idea.
It's a really beautiful plot and a shame that it did very badly at the cinema. I only ever saw it on video. They really don't make movies like this anymore, which is a huge pity.
Yes, there is a happy ending!
Go watch it!
I viewed this movie in the same vein as Labyrinth (Rip our Goblin King), The Dark Crystal, Willow or The Princess Bride.
Abigail is young and innocent and falls in love easily, but she's also a chosen one sent back in time for a particular purpose. She's from the future so she has some advantages over Beatie's family and others from that time. The acting is quite decent and there aren't that many movies out there for time travel, let alone making an era film that really makes you feel as if it's the 1800's.
For an example about how accurate details of the plot are, Beatie exclaims over how manicured and clean Abigail's fingernails are and that only the high born ladies had such things. Beatie's nails were short and dirty in comparison.
The movie might not stand up to current movies, but it has its own charm. You'll be rooting for Abigail and her love interest by the end.
Some parts do have more mature themes, such as Abigail being taken to a brothel to please men, so maybe some younger kids might not be a good idea.
It's a really beautiful plot and a shame that it did very badly at the cinema. I only ever saw it on video. They really don't make movies like this anymore, which is a huge pity.
Yes, there is a happy ending!
Go watch it!
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