Tom Long, stuck at his aunt and uncle’s place, discovers a secret garden that lets him time-hop and team up with Hatty for wild midnight adventures. Together, they dodge stuffy adults and bend the rules of time, turning every night into a clever game of hide-and-seek through history.
Director & Writer: Willard Carroll
Based on the novel: Philippa Pearce
Main cast:
Nigel Le Vaillant – Tom Long
Marlene Sidaway – Mrs. Bartholomew
Seren Stiell – Hatty
Anthony Way – Tom Long
Greta Scacchi – Aunt Gwen
James Wilby – Uncle Alan
Lynden Edwards – Abel
Joan Plowright – Mrs. Bartholomew (older)
Alfie Lawrence – Peter Long
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Release date: September 14, 1999
Filming location: England, UK