Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015)
A retired bachelor has a thing for his neighbor who only shows affection to her pet tortoise.
Mr. Hoppy is a shy old man who lives alone in an apartment building. For many years, he has been secretly in love with Mrs. Silver, a woman who lives below him. Mr. Hoppy frequently leans over his balcony and exchanges polite conversation with Mrs. Silver, but he is too shy to disclose how he feels. Mr. Hoppy longs to express his feelings to Mrs. Silver, but he can never bring his lips to form the words. Mrs. Silver has a small pet tortoise, Alfie, whom she loves very much. One morning, Mrs. Silver mentions to Mr. Hoppy that even though she has had Alfie for many years, her pet has only grown a tiny bit and has gained only three ounces in weight. She confesses that she wishes she knew of some way to make her little Alfie grown into a larger, more dignified tortoise. Mr. Hoppy suddenly thinks of a way to give Mrs. Silver her wish and win her affection.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Themes
First Teenage Crushes and Innocent Feelings
Keywords
secret love, london, england, based on novel or book, bachelor, flat, gadget, pet shop, wine, crush, gardener, garden shears, woman director, tortoise, innuendo, dinner date
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot about?
- Mr. Hoppy is a shy old man who lives alone in an apartment building. For many years, he has been secretly in love with Mrs. Silver, a woman who lives below him. Mr. Hoppy frequently leans over his balcony and exchanges polite conversation with Mrs. Silver, but he is too shy to disclose how he feels. Mr. Hoppy longs to express his feelings to Mrs. Silver, but he can never bring his lips to form the words. Mrs. Silver has a small pet tortoise, Alfie, whom she loves very much. One morning, Mrs. Silver mentions to Mr. Hoppy that even though she has had Alfie for many years, her pet has only grown a tiny bit and has gained only three ounces in weight. She confesses that she wishes she knew of some way to make her little Alfie grown into a larger, more dignified tortoise. Mr. Hoppy suddenly thinks of a way to give Mrs. Silver her wish and win her affection.
- Who directed Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot was directed by Dearbhla Walsh.
- Who stars in Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot stars James Corden, Dustin Hoffman, Judi Dench, Salo Gardner, Lara Rossi, Jimmy Akingbola.
- How long is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is a Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was Roald Dahl's Esio Trot produced?
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Roald Dahl's Esio Trot?
- The themes of Roald Dahl's Esio Trot include: First Teenage Crushes and Innocent Feelings.