Strings

Oct 24, 2004

1h 28m

★ 6.7

We are all connected.

Overview

Strings is a mythological story about the son of a king, Hal Tara, who sets out on a journey to avenge the death of his father. To his surprise he discovers the truth of his own people - and where he least expects it - he finds true love.

Genres

Adventure

Animation

Drama

Fantasy

Production Companies

BOB Film Sweden AB

Bald Film

Film and Music Entertainment

Mainstream ApS

Nordisk Film

Radar Film

Sandrew Metronome Distribution

Zentropa Entertainments

Strings Trailers

Cast

Hal (voice)

James McAvoy

Zita (voice)

Catherine McCormack

Kahro (voice)

Julian Glover

Nezo (voice)

Derek Jacobi

Ghrak (voice)

Ian Hart

Jhinna (voice)

Claire Skinner

Erito (voice)

David Harewood

Eike (voice)

Samantha Bond

Jhinna (voice)

Marina Bouras

Eike (voice)

Pernille Højmark

Zita (voice)

Melinda Kinnaman

Agra (voice)

Paul Hüttel

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