Released:
1999-07-09

Overview:
An emotionally challenged young man named Bobby runs away from home in order to escape his abusive stepfather who has killed his pets. He meets an old man, Mr. Summers, who spends his time traveling and giving burials to animals that have been killed by cars. Bobby, also having an affinity for animals, becomes friends with the old man and aids him in his task.

Director:
Jeremy Thomas

Runtime:
1h 52min

Genre:
Drama, Adventure, Thriller

• Cast:
• 
  John Hurt
  as
  Mr. Summers
• 
  Christian Bale
  as
  Bobby Platt
• 
  Daniel Benzali
  as
  Bernard 'The Fat' De Winter
• 
  James Faulkner
  as
  Mr. Stuart Whiteside
• 
  John O'Toole
  as
  Lorry Driver