The City of Lost Children

The City of Lost Children

Where happily ever after is just a dream.

1995112 min7.2 / 10

A visually stunning, darkly fantastical tale of rescue and friendship set in a nightmarish steampunk world where a mad scientist preys on children's dreams.

A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.

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