Description
As its title suggests, this 2016 New Zealand film is an adventure comedy-drama—and that country’s highest grossing film ever. The plot involves a mischievous city kid (Ricky) who is brought by Child Welfare to live with foster parents (Bella and Hec) on a remote farm. After a few missteps the new family begins to bond, but tragedy strikes and Hec and Ricky end up on the run from authorities. In the wild bush they share a series of (mis)adventures as they elude capture, meet diverse strangers (some strange indeed!), endure hardships, and make surprising discoveries, all the while challenging and changing one another. Charmingly offbeat, well-acted, and highly entertaining, this film also possesses some serious content and heartfelt power. Directed by Taika Waititi; stars Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, and Rachel House.
