Set right after World War II, a naive teenage girl joins a shabby theatre troupe in Liverpool. During a winter production of Peter Pan, the play quickly turns into a dark metaphor for youth... See full summary »
Alan Rickman was reportedly upset to find out that Georgina Cates had lied about her age (she was in her early 20's but stated she was only, indeed, 16) in order to land the role of Stella. He had gone out of his way to be extremely gentle around her during their intimate scenes because of her perceived age.
Stella:
I know other words. Just that no one cares to hear them.
Stella's coat as her uncle leaves the bathroom.
English
$4,000,000 (estimated)
$49,429 23 July 1995
$259,724
$259,724