This Beautiful Fantastic
A whimsical and gently heartwarming modern fairy tale unfolds in a vibrant London garden, centered on Bella, a compulsively organized young woman burdened by a troubled past, and Alfie, a fiercely independent widower harboring a lifetime of unspoken grief. Their unlikely connection blossoms not through romance, but through the shared language of horticulture, as Alfie grudgingly mentors Bella in the art of gardening to save her home. The film beautifully contrasts Bella’s tightly-controlled world with Alfie’s gruff exterior masking deep emotional vulnerability, exploring themes of overcoming isolation and finding solace in unexpected companionship. What distinguishes this story is its peculiar, almost childlike logic – a radiant, magical realism subtly interwoven with the everyday – creating a uniquely comforting and uplifting experience rooted in the restorative power of nature and human connection.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Simon Aboud
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 2016-10-20
- Looptyd
- 100 min
- Gradering
- 7.1 / 10 (348)
Rolverdeling
- Jessica Brown Findlay
- Tom Wilkinson
- Andrew Scott
