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Photographing Fairies

5.7 (34 votes)• 1997• 106m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

Photographer Charles Castle is numbed with grief following the death of his beautiful bride. He goes off to war, working in the trenches as a photographer. Following the war and still in grief Charles is given some photographs purporting to be of fairies. His search for the truth leads him to Burkinwell, a seemingly peaceful village seething with secrets

Production Details

Languages: English

Director: Nick Willing

Starring Cast: Toby Stephens, Emily Woof, Ben Kingsley, Frances Barber, Bernard Gallagher, Phil Davis

Cast

Toby Stephens

Charles Castle

Emily Woof

Linda

Ben Kingsley

Rev. Templeton

Frances Barber

Beatrice Templeton

Bernard Gallagher

Doctor

Phil Davis

Roy

Edward Hardwicke

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Rachel Shelley

Mrs. Anne-Marie Castle

Clive Merrison

Gardner

Mary Healey

Mrs. Dawson

Richenda Carey

Fierce Woman

Michael Culkin

Cole

Jeremy Young

Des

James Greene

Minister

David Sterne

Prison Warder

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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