The Imaginary Girl
2007-07-01 · 10 min · Not rated
Seven year old Amy whose recently separated parents hold differing views on her social development is enthralled in her world of make believe. One afternoon when her father comes to visit this situation comes to a head, with disturbing consequences for Amy.
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- Directors
- Richard Porter
- Production companies
- Spool Films, Split Second Films
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Ruth GemmellMother
William TapleyFather
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