Paperhouse

Paperhouse (1988)

15
02/06/1989 (GB)
Drama, Fantasy
1h 32m

A drawing that became a dream. A dream that became reality.

Overview

A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.

  • Bernard RoseDirector
  • Matthew JacobsScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $241,278

Keywords

  • dreams
  • nightmare
  • house
  • lighthouse
  • disabled child
  • drawing
  • childhood
  • imaginary world
  • dreaming

Top Billed Cast

Charlotte Burke

Charlotte Burke

Anna Madden

Elliott Spiers

Marc

Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly

Kate Madden

Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Dr. Sarah Nicols

Ben Cross

Ben Cross

Dad

Jane Bertish

Jane Bertish

Miss Vanstone

Sarah Newbold

Karen

Steven O'Donnell

Steven O'Donnell

Dustman

Samantha Cahill

Sharon

Gary Bleasdale

Gary Bleasdale

Policeman

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