Description
England 1904. Widower Fisk Sr (Peter O’Toole) is reluctantly visited each week by Henslowe, his only surviving son. Henslowe, in an attempt to entertain the old man, takes him to a lecture by a visiting Indian swami on the transmigration of souls. There he becomes fascinated by an eccentric clergyman, the honorable Dean Spanley (
Sam Neill). Henslowe lures the Dean to a series of dinners with the promise of his favorite Imperial Tokay, procured by his resourceful friend Wrather (
Bryan Brown). The Dean is a restrained and discreet man until he savors this sweet Hungarian wine. As the wine takes effect, he begins to describe memories of his past life—as a dog. This stellar cast, directed by with an impeccably straight face by the very talented Toa Fraser, brings this Edwardian fantasy to life with both pathos and humor.
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Released: Thu 20 Aug 2009
Catalogue Number: AUDVD7730
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Region: 4 - Suitable for Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South America, Central America, Pacific Islands and Caribbean
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