Cloud Cuckoo Land
Synopsis
Most people Sandy meets find it hard to believe he will ever achieve his dream.
Sandy and his grandfather Victor (Sir Derek Jacobi) spend their spare time searching for aircraft wrecks. When Sandy learns that a mystery wreck is still missing in the Lake District, he decides that he will leave the safety of his care home and set out alone to try to find it.
Sandy's quest for independence is not a smooth ride. He faces suspicion and hostility as he begins his new life. But as his true potential is revealed, magical things happen. Lucy (Boo Pearce) breaks down her prejudices to become his lover, and a strange group of travellers help him in his quest.
Ultimately, Sandy achieves his dream, though not in the way he had planned!
Details
- Year
- 2003
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 90 mins
- Format
- 35mm, Fuji
- Director
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Matt Dickinson 1st Feature
- Producer
- Chris Bradley
- Editor
- Rachel Meyrick
- Screenwriter
- Matt Dickinson, Steve Varden
- Director of Photography
- Andy Martin
- Sound
- Richard Pilcher
- Composer
- Ed Poole, Andy White
- Principal cast
- Steve Varden, Derek Jacobi, Boo Pearce, Kriss Dosanjh
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Airborne Productions Plc
52 North Poulner RoadRingwood, Hants BH24 3LS
UK
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airbornemovie@aol.com
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