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In the prehistoric past, Keda, a young and inexperienced hunter, struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe when bison hunting goes awry. On his way back he will find an unexpected ally.


“Partners in survival. Friends for life.”
Teenager Angus adopts a stray dog and names him Yellow. Several days later, while travelling along the coast of British Columbia with Angus's father, John, the boy and dog become stranded when turbulent waters capsize their boat. Angus's parents relentlessly badger rescue teams. Angus, schooled by his father in wilderness survival skills, and assisted by the intelligent Yellow Dog, tries to attract rescuers.

Mimi Rogers
Katherine McCormick

Jesse Bradford
Angus McCormick

Bruce Davison
John McCormick

Tom Bower
John Gale

Joel Palmer
Silas McCormick
Dakotah
Yellow Dog
Josh Wannamaker
David Finlay

Margot Finley
Sara

Matthew Bennett
Ron Willick
St. Clair McColl
St. Clair McColl
Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog is a action, adventure, drama, family film released in 1995 exploring themes of wilderness, boy and dog, pets. Directed by Phillip Borsos, it stars Mimi Rogers, Jesse Bradford, Bruce Davison. Teenager Angus adopts a stray dog and names him Yellow. Several days later, while travelling along the coast of British Columbia with Angus's father, John, the boy and dog become stranded when turbulent waters capsize their boat. Angus's parents relentlessly badger rescue teams. Angus, schooled by his father in wilderness survival skills, and assisted by the intelligent Yellow Dog, tries to attract rescuers.
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