Storm Boy (1977)

In the remote coastal wilderness of Australia, a young boy named Mick, affectionately known as Storm Boy by his newfound Aboriginal friend, Fingerbone, discovers a life less ordinary. Living in a secluded corrugated iron shed, his only company is his reclusive father, Tom, who ekes out a living as a solitary fisherman. With no school to attend, Storm Boy's world is confined to the wild sanctuary surrounding him, his education limited to the raw wisdom of nature. His isolated existence is punctuated by rare intrusions of the outside world. One such interruption is a cruel act of bird hunting, resulting in the tragic death of several pelicans. Among the casualties, Storm Boy finds a nest of orphaned chicks. Despite his father's initial reluctance, he brings them home, nurturing the chicks into adulthood. As the pelicans grow, one in particular, Mr. Percival, forms an endearing bond with Storm Boy, becoming a peculiar but cherished companion. Just as the boy and his pelican forge an extraordinary friendship, another outsider ventures into their secluded life. A well-intentioned primary school teacher, deeply concerned about Storm Boy's lack of formal education, adamantly encourages his father to send him to school, or at least to undertake correspondence studies. Although her intentions are good, her persistence is met with resistance from the boy's father, who is unwilling to let the outside world disrupt their solitary existence. "Storm Boy" weaves a poignant tale of a boy's coming of age in an isolated world, his deep bond with an Aboriginal loner, and his unique friendship with a pelican. It's a captivating exploration of loneliness, friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit against the backdrop of Australia's stunning coastal wilderness.

Storm Boy is a drama movie featuring Eric Mack.

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