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Movie poster: Wildcat (2022)
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2022 · 105 min Documentary
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

A young veteran, grappling with the invisible wounds of war, journeys into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. His goal is singular: to save an orphaned ocelot cub. Amidst the dense, breathing tapestry of the jungle, an unlikely bond forms between man and wildcat. This documentary chronicles a profound mutual rescue, where caring for a vulnerable predator becomes a path to mending a broken human spirit. Stunning wildlife footage frames an intimate narrative about trauma, redemption, and finding a new mission in the most unexpected of places.

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Year 2022
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Melissa Lesh
Runtime 105 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (33 votes)

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"Wildcat" is a tenderly observed film that finds immense power in stillness and the gradual building of trust. It resists easy answers about trauma, instead presenting healing as a daily, deliberate choice made among the vines and shadows.

What lingers after the credits roll is not just the image of the wildcat, but the profound quiet of a man learning to breathe again. It's a testament to the restorative power of wild places and wild creatures. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Melissa Lesh

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