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Cast
Kieran Bew
as Hans Christian Andersen
Emily Hamilton
as Jette / Little Mermaid
James Fox
as Jonas Collin
Simon Callow
as Charles Dickens
Steven Berkoff
as Meisling
Mathieu Carrière
as Otto
Geraldine James
as Hans's Mother
Alison Steadman
as Mrs. Meisling
Edward Atterton
as Prince Christian of Denmark
Mark Dexter
as Edward
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2002
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Votes7
Director—
WritersKit Hesketh-Harvey
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
About Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
The only child in a wretchedly poor family in the Danish village of Odense, Hans Christian Andersen lives in a fantasy world. His hand carved dolls and puppets, his father's bedtime stories, and his own natural flair for fantastic tales brings the child temporary escape. It takes him all the way to Copenhagen where, he's been told, dreams can really come true.
Directed by —, Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale leans on a strong ensemble — Kieran Bew, Emily Hamilton, James Fox — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 2002.
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