

On this earth, in this land, we are all here for a reason.
July 9, 1999
1h 52m
EN
Jeremy Thomas
An emotionally challenged young man named Bobby runs away from home in order to escape his abusive stepfather who has killed his pets. He meets an old man, Mr. Summers, who spends his time traveling and giving burials to animals that have been killed by cars. Bobby, also having an affinity for animals, becomes friends with the old man and aids him in his task.

John Hurt
Mr. Summers

Christian Bale
Bobby Platt

Daniel Benzali
Bernard 'The Fat' De Winter

James Faulkner
Mr. Stuart Whiteside


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John O'Toole
Lorry Driver

Amanda Boyle
Des

Amy Robbins
Valerie Ann Platt, Bobby's Mother

John Higgins
Dean

Kaye Griffiths
Lepidopterist

Sevilla Delofski
Janet, De Winter's Secretary
British Screen
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J&M Entertainment
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Isle of Man Film
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BBC Film
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EFD Films
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Recorded Picture Company
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