Hugo (2011) Synopsis

Hiding within the walls and shadows of a busy railway station in 1930s Paris, orphaned 12-year-old genius Hugo lives a mysterious life maintaining the cavernous station's clocks. But Hugo has another secret: a broken automaton, a keepsake from his late watchmaker father. And as Hugo befriends Isabelle, an eccentric kindred spirit, the two children embark on an exciting mission to decipher the silent robot's cryptic message. Above all, the two adventurers must tackle a challenging task: the remarkable machine needs repairing. Who knows where the last crucial key element is?—Nick Riganas

Hiding within the walls and shadows of a busy railway station in 1930s Paris, orphaned 12-year-old genius Hugo lives a mysterious life maintaining the cavernous station's clocks. But Hugo has another secret: a broken automaton, a keepsake from his late watchmaker father. And as Hugo befriends Isabelle, an eccentric kindred spirit, the two children embark on an exciting mission to decipher the silent robot's cryptic message. Above all, the two adventurers must tackle a challenging task: the remarkable machine needs repairing. Who knows where the last crucial key element is?—Nick Riganas

Published Time: 2015-11-01 07:07:16