Movie Description A family adventure and classic boy-and-dog tale, FAR FROM HOME follows young Angus (Jesse Bradford), and the deep friendship he shares with his adopted Labrador, Yellow. Living an idyllic life in rural Canada, Angus's world is turned upside down when a boating trip with his father ends in disaster. Stranded and lost in the Canadian wilderness, Angus and Yellow must get by on their wits, while Angus's frantic parents (Mimi Rogers and Bruce Davidson) search desperately for their son. The heartwarming, harrowing saga plays out against a gorgeous Canadian backdrop of mountains, forests, and secluded lakes.
| Credits | | Producer: | Peter O'Brian | | Cast: | Bruce Davison, Jesse Bradford, Mimi Rogers |
| Details | | Edition: | Spanish Subtitled | | Sound: | HiFi Sound |
Notes Theatrical release: Jan. 13, 1995.
Filmed on location in British Columbia.
Filmed in Alpha Cine color.
Rated BBFC U by the British Board of Film Classification.
Additional Crew: Major Denis Lajeunesse (Technical Advisor); Dawn Martin (Animal Trainer).
Editorial Reviews "...The craft is superior....[Bradford] effortlessly demonstrates an instinct talent and charisma..." Variety - Leonard Klady (01/09/1995)
"...A survivalist's idyll that finds an exhilarating balance between images of nature's fury and its beauty..." New York Times - Stephen Holden (01/13/1995)
"...Dazzling cinematography....An appealing adventure story in the time-honoured boy-and-his-dog tradition..." Sight and Sound - Louise Gray (04/01/1995)
"...A well-made contemporary adventure....Borsos has done an admirable job in combining respect for nature with an exciting storyline..." Chicago Sun-Times - Ernest Tucker (01/13/1995)
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