Project Detail

The Girl with a Clock for a Heart

Synopsis

A man's ex-girlfriend disappears for 10 years. Then mysteriously reappears needing his help.
Based on Peter Swanson's novel 'The Girl with a Clock for a Heart'.

Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Features
Director
Daniel Barber
Producer
Chris Coen
Co-Producer
Nicola Horlick
Screenwriter
Peter Swanson (novel), James Marsh (adaptation)

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

An Upper Street Entertainment production developed with support from BFI

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