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The Boy in the Bubble
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The Boy in the Bubble

2011-07-08 · 8 min · ★ 6.9

Animation · Fantasy

Rupert, a ten year old boy, falls hopelessly in love for the first time. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Turning to a book of magic, he invokes a spell to shield him from emotion forever.

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Directors
Kealan O'Rourke
Production companies
Igloo Films, RTÉ, Network Ireland Television
Countries
Ireland
Status
Released
Budget
USD 60,000

Top Cast

Alan RickmanAlan RickmanThe Storyteller (voice)

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