The only child in a wretchedly poor family in the Danish village of Odense, Hans Christian Andersen lives in a fantasy world. His hand carved dolls and puppets, his father's bedtime stories, and his own natural flair for fantastic tales brings the child temporary escape. It takes him all the way to Copenhagen where, he's been told, dreams can really come true.

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Cast

Kieran Bew

Hans Christian Andersen

Emily Hamilton

Jette / Little Mermaid

James Fox

Jonas Collin

Simon Callow

Charles Dickens

Steven Berkoff

Meisling

Mathieu Carrière

Otto

Geraldine James

Hans's Mother

Alison Steadman

Mrs. Meisling

Edward Atterton

Prince Christian of Denmark

Mark Dexter

Edward

Hugh Bonneville

Joe Prospero

Francis Dickens