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Set in 1980s seaside England, ten-year-old Edward's parents have turned their house into a retirement home. While his mother struggles to keep the family business afloat and his father copes with the onset of a mid-life crisis, Edward becomes increasingly obsessed with the ghosts and afterlives of the residents when they die. Edward's is a lonely existence until he meets Clarence, the latest arrival at the home, a retired magician and grieving widower who refuses to give in gracefully to old age. Their relationship begins at odds until Clarence notices that the boy is growing up even more fitfully than he is growing old. As they begin to face life together, Clarence comes to terms with his past, Edward tames his obsession with the unknown and they are both reminded of what magic is possible when life is lived to its fullest.

really loved this film. Wonderful acting - not just from Michael Caine - but from the entire cast, which includes some veteran actors. There are a few scenes that are hysterical, and others that are very touching. It definitely brought me to tears. Seek this out if you like character-based films that deal with human relationships. You won't be disappointed.


Also Known As: Is There Anybody There?

Production Status: Released

Logline: A young boy who lives in an old folks' home strikes up a friendship with a retired magician.

Genres: Art/Foreign and Drama

Running Time: 1 hr. 32 min.

Release Date: April 17th, 2009 (limited)

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for language including sexual references, and some disturbing images.

Distributors: Big Beach Films, Story Island Entertainment

Production Co.: BBC Films, Big Beach Productions, Heyday Films

U.S. Box Office: $1,232,211

Produced in: United Kingdom