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.
Jeremy Thomas
Director
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
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