Here’s the latest promo for a film which I have to admit that I hadn’t heard of prior to the email alert hitting my inbox yesterday. Magical Adventures In The Forbidden City is a new fantasy epic which is landing on the digital format from 21st September. The story revolves around a young woman who discovers extraordinary powers, in an oppressive city where magic is forbidden. The film stars Eddie Marsan (BIFA winner for Vera Drake and Happy-Go-Lucky), and striking newcomer Tinatin Dalakishvili in the lead role.
Here’s the full, official synopsis as provided by the film’s distributor 4Digital.
In another world, not unlike our own, a young woman named Abigail lives in a city whose borders were closed many years ago because of a mysterious disease. Her beloved academic father was one of the sick and, like many, mysteriously taken away when she was six years old. Now grown, Abigail is determined to find her father and discover the real secrets lurking beneath the surface of her world. When she unexpectedly encounters citizens playing with spells, she discovers her city is filled with forbidden sorcery, and she herself possesses extraordinary magical powers. Abigail takes us on an exciting magical adventure, rising against the forces in command, and shows how being brave and following your heart can show anything is possible, if you just believe it.
This one seems huge in scale so I’m a little surprised it isn’t getting at least a limited cinema outing. Still, you will be able to find it on DVD and digital from 21st September.
Here’s the trailer.
