The Boy in the Bubble

The Boy in the Bubble

The Boy in the Bubble

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The Boy in the Bubble

2011

0h 8m

7.1(7 votes)

Animation

Fantasy

Overview

Rupert, a ten year old boy, falls hopelessly in love for the first time. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Turning to a book of magic, he invokes a spell to shield him from emotion forever.

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RTÉ

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1 featured cast member

Starring

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

The Storyteller (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Kealan O'Rourke
Written by: Ray Kane
Niall Murphy
Produced by: Brian Willis

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