Special features include a biography of the author, historical background, thoughts to be shared, previews of additional films, scene index. Produced in association with WIC Entertainment by Cine-Action. Based on a novel by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk. Tod Fennell, Meredith Henderson, Bronwen Booth, Brian Dooley, Carl Merotte, Henry Czerny.
Summary:
Sam can't accept the trauma of what happened eight years ago: the disappearance and apparent death of his dad in the Arctic wilderness. Devoted to his father's memory, he despises his well-meaning, if awkward, stepdad and resents his mother for marrying this intruder. Sam's heart cry for companionship and understanding is finally answered by the appearance of a beautiful wild dog he names Kayla, after his dad's sled dog. Sam bonds with Kayla, whose actions teach the boy about love, loyalty, and self-sacrifice.
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