Kiwi accents make everything better,
and that’s never been more true than it is
here. Troubled 13-year-old orphan Ricky is up
against his last chance—no longer welcome
with any other foster parents in the system,
he’s dropped off in the middle of nowhere
with gruff mountain man Hector (Sam Neill,
“Jurassic Park”) and his wife. Fortunately for
Ricky, Hector’s better half is lovely. She gives
him love and a dog, and soon he doesn’t even
want to run away. But when sudden tragedy
takes his loving foster mom out of the picture
and authorities are alerted about Hector’s
past, Hector is forced to flee into the bush—
and, unknown and very much against Hector’s
wishes, Ricky follows. Hector and Ricky navigate
their prickly bond, survive off the land,
evade authorities, and eventually find redemption
in each other. Brimming with clever
visual gags, witty dialogue, spectacular
scenery, and a cute dog, this is the funniest,
most pleasing family adventure you’ll ever
see about child welfare services.