Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
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In Scotland 1874, Jack is born on the coldest day ever. Because of the extreme cold, his heart stops beating. The responsible midwife in Edinburgh finds a way to save him by replacing his heart with a clock. So he lives and remains under the midwife's protective care. But he must not get angry or excited because that endangers his life by causing his clock to stop working. Worse than that, when he grows up, he has to face the fact he cannot fall in love because that too could stop his delicate heart.
Storyline
In Scotland 1874, Jack is born on the coldest day ever. Because of the extreme cold, his heart stops beating. The responsible midwife in Edinburgh finds a way to save him by replacing his heart with a clock. So he lives and remains under the midwife's protective care. But he must not get angry or excited because that endangers his life by causing his clock to stop working. Worse than that, when he grows up, he has to face the fact he cannot fall in love because that too could stop his delicate heart.
Released
2014
Runtime
1h 34min
Director
Budget
$33,746,302
Revenue
$3,484,370
Status
Released
Language
French
Production
EuropaCorp, Duran, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+, Ciné+, Fonds Film in Vlaanderen, France Télévisions, La Région Île-de-France, Screen Flanders, uFilm, uFund, uMedia Family, Vlaams Agentschap Ondernemen, Vlaanderen in Actie, Walking The Dog
Genre
AnimationRomanceAdventureDramaFantasy
