Dreamchild

An elderly widow and former muse of Dodgson, Alice becomes the center of a media circus while confronting memories of her youth. Her reflections reveal a longing to understand the past and the uneasy power of memory to shape identity. She negotiates fame, aging, and the emotional resonance of a relationship that may have crossed boundaries.

A former reporter who becomes Alice’s agent, Jack uses his skills to secure endorsements and manage the media storm. His evolving relationship with Lucy adds a layer of romance and loyalty to the story. He navigates ethical gray areas in pursuit of opportunity while developing genuine care for Alice.

A mathematician and author figure from Alice’s past, Dodgson is depicted as complex and perhaps possessive, with insinuations of jealousy and romantic feelings. The film revisits the enigmatic relationship between Dodgson and the Liddell sisters through fantasy sequences. He represents memory’s double-edged nature—fascination mixed with ethical ambiguity.

A whimsical fantasy figure who appears in the hallucinatory tea party, the Dormouse embodies the surreal and dreamlike quality of memory. As a voice, the character anchors the blend of fantasy and recollection. The Dormouse helps blur the line between childhood myth and adult memory.

A vivid fantasy presence at the tea party, the Mad Hatter embodies whimsy and irrationality within the remembered world. His interactions reflect the film’s interest in how stories are told and retold. He adds a layer of eccentricity that exposes memory’s playful distortions.

A creature from the dreamlike sequences, the Gryphon participates in the memory of Wonderland as experienced by Alice. He symbolizes the convergence of reality and imagination that drives the film’s exploration of memory. The character personifies the protective yet unsettling nature of recollection.

Another surreal participant in the tea party, the Caterpillar embodies the reflective, sometimes cryptic guidance that appears in Alice’s memories. He contributes to the film’s tone of ambiguity and self-questioning. The character underscores how memory can be instructive yet enigmatic.