Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. She is later joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As she learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two young people are caught up in a war against celestial powers that ranges across many worlds.
Production
Bad Wolf, New Line Cinema, Katja Motion Picture Corp., BBC Studios Distribution, Anton
Cast
Dafne Keen, Amir Wilson, Ruth Wilson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Simone Kirby, Will Keen, Jonathan Aris, Chipo Chung, Lewin Lloyd, Jamie Ward, James McAvoy