In Search of the Castaways

GUnited States rating19621h 38mAdventure, Family
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Two teenagers join a professor on a global expedition to find their father after his ship was lost at sea. They travel through South America and Australia, facing various natural obstacles and challenges along the way. It is a classic adventure story about searching for family and staying brave in the face of danger.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
This is a classic adventure film with long scenes of dialogue and travel that allow the story to unfold at a steady and unhurried pace. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryAn earthquake causes the group to slide down a mountain and onto a glacier.
  • Approx.ScaryA giant condor snatches up one of the boys during the mountain trek.
  • Approx.ScaryThe group must survive a dangerous tidal wave and a lightning storm.
  • Approx.ScaryThe characters are captured by a group of people and held as prisoners.
  • Approx.ScaryThe group escapes toward a volcano and triggers an avalanche.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the characters show bravery when they were facing scary things like the storm?
  2. 2Why is it important to have friends to help you when you are on a long journey?
  3. 3How did the characters feel when they were searching for their family member?

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