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Surviving the Wild

Surviving the Wild

20187.81h 27mPG-13

Overview

Against the wishes of his parents (who are in the midst of a messy divorce), a young boy steals the ashes of his dead Grandfather and runs away into the wilderness with his dog. The boy is determined to fulfill his beloved Grandpa's dying wishes and spread his ashes atop a remote mountain. Along the treacherous journey, the boy and the dog are accompanied by the ghost of his Grandpa, who helps them on their journey, brings the family back together and gives the boy one last chance to say goodbye.

Directed by Patrick Alessandrin
Written by Mark Hefti, Steven Paul
Produced by Steven Paul
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Top Cast

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

Gus

Jamie Kennedy

Jamie Kennedy

Kristopher

Vail Bloom

Vail Bloom

Rachel

Aidan Cullen

Aidan Cullen

Shaun

Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

Eartle

Matthew Davis

Matthew Davis

Emri

J.J. Nolan

J.J. Nolan

Dog Walker

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Ian Teal

Ian

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Susan Coleman

Delilah

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Matt Bevin

The Governor

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About Surviving the Wild

Surviving the Wild is a adventure, family, action film released in 2018. Directed by Patrick Alessandrin, it stars Jon Voight, Jamie Kennedy, Vail Bloom. Against the wishes of his parents (who are in the midst of a messy divorce), a young boy steals the ashes of his dead Grandfather and runs away into the wilderness with his dog. The boy is determined to fulfill his beloved Grandpa's dying wishes and spread his ashes atop a remote mountain. Along the treacherous journey, the boy and the dog are accompanied by the ghost of his Grandpa, who helps them on their journey, brings the family back together and gives the boy one last chance to say goodbye.

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