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Surviving the Wild

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2018 · 87 min Adventure Family Action
7.8 / 10 · TMDB

Defying his parents, who are locked in a bitter divorce, a boy steals his grandfather's ashes and flees into the untamed wilderness with his dog. He is driven by a solemn promise to scatter the ashes atop a remote mountain peak. Their perilous trek is guided by the ghost of the grandfather himself, whose presence becomes a beacon—helping navigate dangers, mending fractured family bonds, and offering a final, precious chance for farewell.

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Year 2018
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure, Family, Action
Director Patrick Alessandrin
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.8/10 (10 votes)

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This adventure succeeds as both a family-friendly survival tale and a poignant exploration of grief. The grandfather's ghost is used not for mere spectacle, but as a gentle, guiding force that bridges the gap between loss and legacy, making the wilderness a canvas for emotional repair.

What lingers after the credits is the quiet strength of a child's conviction and the healing power of a shared mission. It's a reminder that sometimes the most treacherous paths lead us home. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Patrick Alessandrin

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The crisp air of pine forests, the crunch of trail gravel, campfire intimacy, and the solemn purpose of a personal pilgrimage.

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