Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015)

In the heart of London, amidst the rhythmic hum of the city, resides the solitary and aging Mr. Hoppy (Dustin Hoffman), a man whose world blossoms within the confines of his balcony garden. His heart, however, blooms for a different kind of beauty - the enchanting widow residing just below him, Mrs. Silver (Dame Judi Dench). His affection for her remains a secret, locked away by his shyness and her unwavering devotion to her pet tortoise, Alfie. When he observes Mrs. Silver's frustration over Alfie's lack of growth, Mr. Hoppy seizes an opportunity. He concocts a plan as intricate as the patterns on a tortoise's shell - he starts procuring tortoises of gradually increasing sizes. His intention? To replace Alfie subtly, convincing Mrs. Silver that her beloved pet is growing. The growth, he convinces her, is the result of a mystical Bedouin chant - Esio Trot. However, the path to love is seldom straightforward, and Mr. Hoppy's plan hits a hurdle when one tortoise makes an unexpected dash for freedom. Meanwhile, a brash resident enters the fray, his sights set on Mrs. Silver's affections. Mr. Hoppy must navigate this delicate predicament, all while preserving his secret and his hopes of finding happiness with Mrs. Silver. Roald Dahl's 'Esio Trot' is a charming tale of love, loneliness, and tortoises, wrapped in the enchanting ambience of an urban symphony.

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot is a comedy movie featuring Salo Gardner and directed by Dearbhla Walsh.

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