Bookworm
“Adventure called her name... Unfortunately dad answered.”
AdventureFamilyComedyDrama
Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to entertain the bookish tween, Strawn takes Mildred camping in the notoriously rugged New Zealand wilderness, and the pair embark on the ultimate test of family bonding – a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.
VIBE
This film feels like a gentle, heartwarming journey into the wild, blending whimsical adventure with poignant family dynamics. It's a charming exploration of connection, imagination, and finding magic in unexpected places, all set against a beautiful, untamed backdrop.
whimsicalheartwarmingadventurouscharmingpoignantsteadywhimsical realismscenic adventurecharacter-drivenlight fantasy elementsfamily reconciliationfather-daughter relationshipwondernature's embrace
wilderness
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