: A boy raised in the bush who possesses deep knowledge of local flora and fauna.
: The story serves as an early cinematic critique of the illegal ivory trade and the devastating impact of poaching on African wildlife. A Far Off Place
The film follows two teenagers and a Bushman who must trek 2,000 miles across the Kalahari Desert to escape ruthless ivory poachers. : A boy raised in the bush who
: Directed by Mikael Salomon and produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment and Disney. It was filmed on location in Namibia and Zimbabwe to capture the vast scale of the desert. : Directed by Mikael Salomon and produced by
Written by Sir Laurens van der Post, the novel is a sequel to A Story Like the Wind .
: Van der Post's work is often praised for its descriptive power and its respectful, if somewhat romanticized, portrayal of San culture. 3. Key Concepts & Locations
: After their families are murdered by ivory poachers at a remote African homestead, Nonnie (Reese Witherspoon) and Harry (Ethan Embry) are forced to flee into the desert. They are guided by Xhabbo (Sarel Bok), a Bushman who teaches them how to survive the harsh environment while they are pursued by the killers.