Who Killed Mrs De Ropp?

Who Killed Mrs De Ropp?

4.9IMDb Score
Released:2007-05-02
Duration:58 min
Director:Sam Hobkinson
Actors:Gemma Jones, Ben Daniels, Thomas Byrne, Bill Milner, Samuel Honywood
Production:BBC

Overview:

On a train journey, Saki meets Mrs De Ropp, an oppressive aunt and guardian to an unruly brood. Inspired by the meeting, he imagines a tale of repressed children who find solace in their childish wonder, and are saved by their imagination.

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