Photographer Charles Castle is numbed with grief following the death of his beautiful bride. He goes off to war, working in the trenches as a photographer. Following the war and still in ...
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Toby Stephens | ... | Charles Castle | |
| Emily Woof | ... | Linda | |
| Ben Kingsley | ... | Reverend Templeton | |
| Frances Barber | ... | Beatrice Templeton | |
| Phil Davis | ... | Roy | |
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Hannah Bould | ... | Clara Templeton |
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Miriam Grant | ... | Ana Templeton |
| Rachel Shelley | ... | Mrs. Anne-Marie Castle | |
| Edward Hardwicke | ... | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | |
| Clive Merrison | ... | Gardner | |
| Stephen Churchett | ... | Mr. Dawson | |
| Mary Healey | ... | Mrs. Dawson | |
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Maggie Wells | ... | Mrs. Hoopdriver |
| Richenda Carey | ... | Fierce Woman | |
| Jeremy Young | ... | Des | |
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Photographer Charles Castle is numbed with grief following the death of his beautiful bride. He goes off to war, working in the trenches as a photographer. Following the war and still in grief Charles is given some photographs purporting to be of fairies. His search for the truth leads him to Burkinwell, a seemingly peaceful village seething with secrets where he becomes drawn into a web of passion, romance and violence.. Written by Philip Stanton
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 September 1997 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Der Elfengarten See more »Company Credits
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Arts Council of England,British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC),British Screen Productions See more »
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Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by The Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted and orchestrated by Terry Davies
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Clive Merrison (Gardner) has played Sherlock Holmes many times on BBC Radio 4 dramas. See more »Goofs
In the trial scene there are journalists taking photographs, this is illegal in UK courts of law. However, at the time the film is set, it was still permitted. See more »Soundtracks
Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92, II. AllegrettoMusic by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by The Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted and orchestrated by Terry Davies
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Far better than I expected and wrongfully neglected. A dark and profound examination of agnosticism and faith that is quite remarkable, with unexpected twists and shocks. I very much recommend this film, particularly the performance by Toby Stephens who is, in a word, amazing.