Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot(2015)
Director:
Dearbhla Walsh
A retired bachelor has a thing for his neighbor who only shows affection to her pet tortoise.
Roald Dahl’s Esio Trot
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Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is a heartwarming and charming romantic comedy that revolves around the life of a retired bachelor named Mr. Hoppy. Living in an apartment building, Mr. Hoppy is deeply infatuated with his neighbor, Mrs. Silver. However, Mrs. Silver's sole affection is reserved for her beloved pet tortoise, Alfie.
Determined to win Mrs. Silver's heart, Mr. Hoppy hatches a unique plan. He discovers that Mrs. Silver believes Alfie is not growing, so he starts sending her letters, supposedly from Alfie, with instructions on how to make the tortoise grow faster. As Mrs. Silver follows these instructions, Mr. Hoppy secretly replaces Alfie with a series of increasingly larger tortoises, hoping to impress Mrs. Silver with the growing Alfie.
As their relationship gradually evolves through this quirky scheme, Mr. Hoppy finds himself growing closer to Mrs. Silver. However, he must confront his own insecurities and muster the courage to reveal the truth about Alfie to win her heart.
Filled with delightful performances from an ensemble cast, Roald Dahl's Esio Trot offers a heartwarming tale about love, friendship, and the importance of honesty. Adapted from Roald Dahl's beloved children's book, this film captures the whimsical spirit of the original story while delivering a delightful and enchanting experience for audiences of all ages. Get ready to be enthralled by the endearing story of Mr. Hoppy and his quest for true love.
Determined to win Mrs. Silver's heart, Mr. Hoppy hatches a unique plan. He discovers that Mrs. Silver believes Alfie is not growing, so he starts sending her letters, supposedly from Alfie, with instructions on how to make the tortoise grow faster. As Mrs. Silver follows these instructions, Mr. Hoppy secretly replaces Alfie with a series of increasingly larger tortoises, hoping to impress Mrs. Silver with the growing Alfie.
As their relationship gradually evolves through this quirky scheme, Mr. Hoppy finds himself growing closer to Mrs. Silver. However, he must confront his own insecurities and muster the courage to reveal the truth about Alfie to win her heart.
Filled with delightful performances from an ensemble cast, Roald Dahl's Esio Trot offers a heartwarming tale about love, friendship, and the importance of honesty. Adapted from Roald Dahl's beloved children's book, this film captures the whimsical spirit of the original story while delivering a delightful and enchanting experience for audiences of all ages. Get ready to be enthralled by the endearing story of Mr. Hoppy and his quest for true love.
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Esio TrotWriters:
Richard Curtis, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Roald DahlAwards:
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