From Time to Time (2009)

A haunting ghost story spanning two worlds, two centuries apart. When 13 year old Tolly finds he can mysteriously travel between the two, he begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets laid buried for generations.

Director:

Julian Fellowes

Writers:

Lucy M. Boston (novel), Julian Fellowes (adaptation)

Stars:

Alex Etel, Timothy Spall, Maggie Smith

4 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alex Etel	...	Tolly Oldknow
Timothy Spall	...	Boggis
Maggie Smith	...	Mrs. Oldknow
Christopher Villiers	...	Officer
Pauline Collins	...	Mrs. Tweedle
Eliza Bennett	...	Susan (as Eliza Hope Bennett)
Rachel Bell	...	Perkins
Dominic West	...	Caxton
Carice van Houten	...	Maria Oldknow
Douglas Booth	...	Sefton
Jenny McCracken	...	Mrs. Gross
Christine Lohr	...	Mrs. Robbins
Alan Charlesworth	...	Robert the Footman
Hugh Bonneville	...	Captain Oldknow
Kwayedza Kureya	...	Jacob

Storyline

In 1940s England, thirteen year old Tolly is sent to Green Knowe, the country estate of his grandmother, while his mother searches for any information concerning his missing in action father. Tolly soon finds that he can pass through time to witness the family stories Grandmother Oldknow tells him. Traveling back to 1805, Tolly becomes caught up in the family scandals, secrets, and mysteries that still echo in his own time...

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Plot Keywords:

13 year old | ghost | ghost story | england | time travel | 

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Taglines:

Unlock the Secrets of the Past.

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements and peril

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 September 2010 (UK)

Also Known As:

Através do Tempo

Filming Locations:

Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, Dorset, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ealing Studios, Fragile Films, Limelight

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Modern concrete sleepers and rail fixings are seen during the scene at the railway station set in 1944.

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Connections

Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 24 September 2010 (2010)

User Reviews

Enchanting film

I caught this entirely by chance on TV here in the UK on Boxing Day, and was transfixed from start to finish.

Whilst I've never read the book, I do recall an earlier version of this on TV from back in the 80's, but I doubt if there could be a more definitive version than this, with a stellar cast, and superb cinematography, my only question is how such a good film can emerge with a whimper rather than a bang.

Of course I appreciate that a film like this isn't remotely 'trendy', but the art of good story telling never goes out of fashion.

No surprise to see that Julian Fellowes was behind this, it had much of the same grandeur (and cast members!) that were to be found in his huge TV success of 2010 'Downtown Abbey' I cannot recommend this film highly enough, for lovers of ghost stories, and historical films in general, the two odd hours whizz by.