Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose

Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose

2015 · 13 min · ★ 8.6 · Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A nightingale bird discovers a true lover when she witnesses a young university student talk with great passion about his beloved. The Nightingale goes on a quest to find the red rose the Student needs win his lovers heart, but this comes at a chilling price. Based on the classic fairytale by Oscar Wilde.

Directed by Brendan Fletcher · Written by Brendan Fletcher

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