
“On this earth, in this land, we are all here for a reason.”
An emotionally challenged young man named Bobby runs away from home in order to escape his abusive stepfather who has killed his pets. He meets an old man, Mr. Summers, who spends his time traveling and giving burials to animals that have been killed by cars. Bobby, also having an affinity for animals, becomes friends with the old man and aids him in his task.
Release Date: 7/9/1999
Runtime: 112 minutes
Languages: English
Director: Jeremy Thomas
0Revenue: $0.0M
Companies: British Screen, J&M Entertainment, Isle of Man Film, BBC Film, EFD Films, Recorded Picture Company
Countries: United Kingdom

John Hurt
Mr. Summers

Christian Bale
Bobby Platt

Daniel Benzali
Bernard 'The Fat' De Winter

James Faulkner
Mr. Stuart Whiteside
John O'Toole
Lorry Driver
Amanda Boyle
Des
Amy Robbins
Valerie Ann Platt, Bobby's Mother
John Higgins
Dean
Kaye Griffiths
Lepidopterist
Sevilla Delofski
Janet, De Winter's Secretary
Helen Kluger
Ice Cream Vendor
Shane Barks
Young Bobby

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