Watch this when
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
For every kid who thought nobody would keep them 🌲
Who it's for
Funny and big-hearted, the film shows a kid who expects to be sent away learning that someone has chosen to keep him.
Unwanted and on guard→Wanted and laughing again
Feelings it meets
What it is
Ricky Baker is a city kid who has been moved between foster homes when he is placed with warm, welcoming Bella and her gruff husband Hec on a remote New Zealand farm. After Bella dies suddenly, Ricky, afraid of being sent back into the system, runs into the bush, and Hec follows him.
Where to find it
Rent or buy on major digital stores; streaming availability rotates (check JustWatch).
Before you start
Heads up: A foster parent and a dog die.
Age: PG-13; suggested 12+
There is no place like home.L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Chapter IV
