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The Emerald Forest (1985)

“What kind of man would return year after year for ten years to rescue a missing boy from the most savage jungle in the world? His father.”

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Plot

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, American engineer Bill Markham, portrayed by Powers Boothe, is embroiled in the construction of a vast dam. Alongside his wife Jean and their children, they're immersed in the lush yet treacherous wilderness. Tragedy strikes when their young son, Tommy, played by Charlie Boorman, is whisked away by the enigmatic tribe of the Invisible People during a visit to the site. Engulfed in the verdant labyrinth of the rainforest, Tommy is adopted by the tribe and molded into one of their own. While the forest hums with life, Bill finds himself trapped in a decade-long quest, his heart echoing with the loss of his son. He navigates the dense jungle, the whispers of the forest echoing his son's name, his hope undying like the eternal flora around him. A poignant reunion between father and son ensues, but the joy is short-lived. Tommy, now a full-fledged tribesman, is reluctant to abandon his adopted tribe and return to the civilization he barely remembers. The forest, with its primal laws and untamed beauty, is the only home he knows. However, the tranquility of the jungle is shattered when Tommy's beloved Kachiri and the tribe's women are ensnared by a gang of white slave traders, destined for a brothel hidden deep within the forest. The once lost son now finds himself thrust into the concrete jungle of the city, seeking the help of his estranged father. The Emerald Forest is a gripping tale of family, survival, and the clash of civilizations, sprung from the vibrant heart of the Amazon and rooted in a true story. It's a journey of love and courage, where the primal instincts of the wilderness meet the constructed world, leaving the viewer enthralled in the dichotomy of two starkly different realities.

Where to watch The Emerald Forest?

The Emerald Forest is an action movie featuring Powers Boothe.

The Emerald Forest is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.