Dreamchild

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.

Cast

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

Rupert Wainwright

as Hargreaves

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

as Mr. Duckworth

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