Wonderland (2026)
Director: Charlie Craven
Cast: Xander Graves, Oscar Brennan, Malcolm Connolly, Andrea Tse, Steve Mann
Did you know? The film's tour of York was shot in a single continuous take, forcing the actors playing Luke and Ellis to improvise their escalating confrontation in real time as they walked through the city's historic streets.
Why Watch: Stuck between creative burnout and a fractured family bond, *Wonderland* turns a simple York walking tour into a raw, emotional showdown that’s as visually stunning as it is heartbreaking. With its sharp dialogue and the palpable tension between estranged brothers, this indie gem proves that confronting the lies we tell ourselves is the only way to find a new path forward. For anyone who loves character-driven drama with a sense of place, this is an underrated must-watch.
In *Wonderland*, Luke, a weary York tour guide battling creative exhaustion, plans to leave the city behind forever. But before he can escape, he must lead one final excursion—only to find it’s been reserved by his long-estranged brother, Ellis. As the journey unfolds, the buried truths and simmering deceptions between them finally break to the surface.