A Kid for Two Farthings

A Kid for Two Farthings

1956 · 96 min · EN · NR · 6.6 (18 votes)
Dir. Carol Reed · Starring Celia Johnson, Diana Dors, David Kossoff, Joe Robinson, Jonathan Ashmore, Brenda De Banzie · Music Benjamin Frankel
FamilyComedyDrama

Joe is a young boy who lives with his mother, Joanna, in working-class London. The two reside above the tailor shop of Mr. Kandinsky, who likes to tell Joe stories. When Kandinsky informs Joe that a unicorn can grant wishes, the hopeful lad ends up buying a baby goat with one tiny horn, believing it to be a real unicorn. Undaunted by his rough surroundings, Joe sets about to prove that wishes can come true.

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A tender, whimsical journey through childhood belief in the heart of working-class London. It's a heartwarming, nostalgic look at hope and the magic found in everyday life, perfect for a gentle afternoon.

whimsicalheartwarmingnostalgictendersteadyEaling comedyvintage British cinemagentle realismhopechildhood innocencebeliefworking-class life
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