A powerful modern film narrative, set in a historical framework, about the crucial encounter between vulnerable eighteen-year-old Hans Christian Andersen, who rates himself so highly, and Mr. Meisling, the cynical school principal. An encounter that fundamentally transforms Hans Christian's life.
11th March 2005
21 years ago
1 hour 50 minutes
Finishes at 12:29am
4 wins & 2 nominations
6.2/10
64%
63%
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