Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
A retired bachelor has a thing for his neighbor who only shows affection to her pet tortoise.
RomanceComedysecret lovelondon, englandbased on novel or bookbachelorflatgadgetpet shopwinecrushgardenergarden shearswoman director
A charming, whimsical romantic comedy about a lonely bachelor's clever scheme to win over his neighbor through her beloved pet, built on warmth, humor, and the gentle magic of connection.
Retired bachelor Mr Hoppy is hopelessly in love with his neighbour Mrs Silver, but she is only interested in her pet tortoise Alfie - until Mr Hoppy hatches an audacious plan.
Essence
Ensemble
James Corden
Narrator
Dustin Hoffman
Mr. Hoppy
Judi Dench
Mrs. Silver
Salo Gardner
Mr Mavrokoukoudopolous
Lara Rossi
Puppy Boy Mother
Jimmy Akingbola
Keen Petshop Keeper
Katie Lyons
Philip's Mother
Pixie Davies
Roberta
Richard Cordery
Mr. Pringle
Pik-Sen Lim
Mrs. Wu
Polly Kemp
Woman Passenger
Alexander Bracq
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