Paperhouse
A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.
Release Year
1988
Runtime
92 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Story Snapshot
A young girl lost in the loneliness and boredom of reality finds solace in an ill boy, whom she can visit in a surreal dream world that she drew in her school composition book.
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Paperhouse is a mind-bending pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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