“Adventure is just... a wish away.”
On Christmas Eve, twins Alfie and Elise struggle with the absence of their father. Elise dreams of escape, while Alfie hides from the world. Their mother gives them a mysterious “Wish Watch,” left by their father. That night, they're visited by the enigmatic Wish Collector, who whisks them away to the Land of Sometimes, a magical place where all four seasons pass in one day. But wishes come with consequences. In this musical adventure, the twins meet extraordinary characters and learn that love, family, and friendship matter more than any wish.
Ewan McGregor
The Wish Collector (voice)
Helena Bonham Carter
Mediocris (voice)
Alisha Weir
Elise (voice)
Andrei Shen
Alfie (voice)
Gregory Gudgeon
Mr. Smaller Than Small (voice)
Terry Jones
The Wish Watch (voice)
Ruby Turner
Mrs. Blip (voice)
Jessica Henwick
Mother (voice)
Stefan Ashton Frank
The Guardian (voice)
Mel Brooks
The Postman (voice)
The Land of Sometimes is a animation, fantasy, family, adventure film released in 2026 exploring themes of musical, fantasy, animation. Directed by Leon Joosen, it stars Ewan McGregor, Helena Bonham Carter, Alisha Weir. On Christmas Eve, twins Alfie and Elise struggle with the absence of their father. Elise dreams of escape, while Alfie hides from the world. Their mother gives them a mysterious “Wish Watch,” left by their father. That night, they're visited by the enigmatic Wish Collector, who whisks them away to the Land of Sometimes, a magical place where all four seasons pass in one day. But wishes come with consequences. In this musical adventure, the twins meet extraordinary characters and learn that love, family, and friendship matter more than any wish.
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