
A Fairytale of the City
Overview
A Fairytale of the City explores both the light and dark shades of human experience. You will be taken on the journey of a raw, luminous Girl fleeing from the cruel confines of her childhood past. The beautiful imagery of this film and its intriguing characters both disturbs and delights; it's a magical piece of art.
Top Cast


Sam Worthington
Sam Worthington
The Artist
Sam Worthington
The Artist


Maeve Dermody
Maeve Dermody
The Girl
Maeve Dermody
The Girl
Marea Burton
Marea Burton
The Woman
Marea Burton
The Woman
Peter Barry
Peter Barry
The Boy
Peter Barry
The Boy
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