Imaginaerum (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Imaginaerum is a 2012 fantasy drama directed by Stobe Harju, starring Ilkka Villi as Mr. White / Theodore Whitman, Francis X. McCarthy and Marianne Farley. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $190,819 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Stobe Harju
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Solar Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Imaginaerum About?
The premise of Imaginaerum without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An elderly composer named Tom struggles with severe dementia, his memories of adulthood fading as he regresses to a childlike state. He remembers little of his past, including his friends, music, and even his daughter. Lost in a fog, he clings to the imagination of a ten-year-old boy. As he slips into a coma, the possibility of recovering his lost memories seems distant, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
Imaginaerum Cast & Characters
Ilkka Villi leads the cast as Mr. White / Theodore Whitman, with Francis X. McCarthy as Tom Whitman (age 70) and Marianne Farley as Gem Whitman. Directed by Stobe Harju; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stobe Harju
- Ilkka Villi as Mr. White / Theodore Whitman
- Francis X. McCarthy as Tom Whitman (age 70)
- Marianne Farley as Gem Whitman
- Joanna Noyes as Ann (age 73)
Also Starring in Imaginaerum
· 9 more- Ron Lea Dr. Jansson
- Stéphane Demers Twisted Tin Soldier
- Quinn Lord Tom Whitman (age 10)
- Emppu Vuorinen Emil
- Tuomas Holopainen Tom Whitman (age 47)
- Marco Hietala Marcus
- Jukka Nevalainen Jack
- Anette Olzon Ann
- Madison McAleer Orphan
Imaginaerum Plot Summary
What happens in Imaginaerum from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 17 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Thomas Whitman, portrayed by Francis X. McCarthy, is a 75-year-old former musician who finds himself in a coma, having battled multi-infarct dementia for years. As he clings to life, his estranged daughter, Gem Whitman, faces a heart-wrenching decision about whether to sign a do not resuscitate order. Meanwhile, in the depths of his mind, Thomas is transported into a vibrant fantasy world where he revisits his childhood as a ten-year-old orphan.
Full summary
The whole story of Imaginaerum, scene by scene
Imaginaerum Box Office
Imaginaerum grossed $190,819 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$190.8K
- International
- $190.8K
Imaginaerum Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Imaginaerum.
How Well Do You Know Imaginaerum?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
How old is Thomas Whitman as he lies in a coma?
Cars in Imaginaerum
2 cars on screen: the Checker Taxicab and the 1979 Porsche 911 SC.
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Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1979 Porsche 911 SC Minor role
Imaginaerum Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Imaginaerum by Nightwish” and “Імаджинерум”.
- Also known as
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- Imaginaerum by Nightwish
- Імаджинерум
- Уявосвіт
- Imaginaerum : l'autre monde
- 梦魇之旅
- Воображариум
- Imaginaerum - A film
- Імаджинаріум
- מופע הפלאים
- 이메지네룸
- Имаджинариум
- 夜願夢想國
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Imaginaerum FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Imaginaerum, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Imaginaerum?
Imaginaerum runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Imaginaerum released?
Imaginaerum was released on November 23, 2012.
Who directed Imaginaerum?
Imaginaerum was directed by Stobe Harju.
More films by Stobe Harju Who is in the cast of Imaginaerum?
Imaginaerum stars Ilkka Villi as Mr. White / Theodore Whitman, Francis X. McCarthy as Tom Whitman (age 70) and Marianne Farley as Gem Whitman, among 13 credited actors.
How much did Imaginaerum make at the box office?
Imaginaerum grossed $190,819 worldwide.
Does Imaginaerum have a post-credit scene?
No. Imaginaerum has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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