Otherworld
Y Mabinogi
Synopsis
Whilst celebrating Lleu's 18th birthday, Lleu and two friends go for a boat ride, when they discover beneath the water the golden doorway to the Mabinogi (the Otherworld). They swim down and are transported back in time many centuries to the Mabinogi. There they encounter some problems with mediaeval life, and they have to deal with the conflict between fate personal choice and magic
Top Cast
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Daniel Evans
Manawydan (voice)
Jenny Livsey
Rhiannon (voice)
Matthew Rhys
Lleu Llaw Gyffes (voice)
Gruffydd Davies
Young Lleu (voice)
Sue Jones-Davies
Sian (voice)
Ioan Gruffudd
King Bendigeidfran (voice)
Peter Gruffydd
Math (voice)
Robert Gwyn Davin
Llwyd (voice)
Mali Harries
Cigfa (voice)
Aneirin Hughes
Gronw (voice)
Clare Isaac
Branwen (voice)
Anton Lesser
Teyrnon (voice)
Richard Lynch
Ben (voice)
Philip Madoc
Gwydion (voice)
Paul McGann
King Matholwch (voice)
Richard Mylan
Pryderi (voice)
Jack O'Kelly
Finn (voice)
Lisa Palfrey
Arianrhod (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek W. Hayes
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Lamb, Penélope Middleboe
- Original Score
- John Cale
- Original Title
- Y Mabinogi
- Country of Origin
- Russia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Welsh
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Cartwn Cymru, Christmas Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek W. Hayes
Martin Lamb, Penélope Middleboe
John Cale
Nina Kellgren, Peter Thornton, Tony Yates
William Oswald
Naomi Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Derek W. Hayes
Director
Martin Lamb
Writer
Penélope Middleboe
Writer
Naomi Jones
Producer
Nina Kellgren
Director of Photography
Peter Thornton
Director of Photography
Tony Yates
Director of Photography
William Oswald
Editor
John Cale
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Otherworld
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What is Otherworld about?
Whilst celebrating Lleu's 18th birthday, Lleu and two friends go for a boat ride, when they discover beneath the water the golden doorway to the Mabinogi (the Otherworld). They swim down and are transported back in time many centuries to the Mabinogi. There they encounter some problems with mediaeval life, and they have to deal with the conflict between fate personal choice and magic
Who directed Otherworld?
Otherworld was directed by Derek W. Hayes.
Who stars in Otherworld?
The principal cast of Otherworld includes Daniel Evans, Jenny Livsey, Matthew Rhys, Gruffydd Davies, Sue Jones-Davies.
When was Otherworld released and how long is it?
Otherworld was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Otherworld?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Otherworld was composed by John Cale.