Where will your imagination take you?|Oct. 17, 2004|USA|106 Min.|PG
Genre: Drama
Description: **Finding Neverland (2004)**
In 1903, after the disappointing reception of his latest play, *Little Mary*, James Barrie encounters the widowed Sylvia and her four young sons—George, Jack, Peter, and Michael—in Kensington Gardens. A deep and close friendship blossoms between them. Barrie becomes a playful companion and a father figure to the boys, and their imaginative adventures inspire him to create a play about children who refuse to grow up, particularly one named after the troubled Peter Llewelyn Davies.
While Barrie finds joy and inspiration in the Llewelyn Davies family, others question his relationship with them. Sylvia’s husband had passed away from cancer, leaving her to raise the boys alone. Barrie’s wife, Mary, who later divorces him, and Sylvia’s mother, Emma du Maurier, disapprove of the time he spends with the family. Emma also tries to control her daughter and grandsons, especially as Sylvia grows increasingly frail due to an unnamed illness.
Barrie, a man with a childlike spirit, cherishes his adventures with Sylvia and her sons. He transforms these experiences into a play titled *Peter Pan*. Producer Charles Frohman reluctantly agrees to stage the production, doubting its appeal to elite audiences. However, Barrie fills the opening night with children from a nearby orphanage, and their enthusiasm captivates the adults, turning the show into a resounding success.
As the play debuts, Barrie misses the performance when Peter arrives alone. Concerned, Barrie rushes to Sylvia’s house to check on her. Meanwhile, Peter attends the play and realizes it is inspired by his family’s adventures with Barrie.
The story captures the magic of imagination, friendship, and the timeless tale of *Peter Pan*.
Cast director: Marc Forster
Cast actor: Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Dustin Hoffman, Freddie Highmore, Radha Mitchell, Kate Maberly, Joe Prospero, Nick Roud, Luke Spill
Original name: Finding Neverland