The Fox and the Child

GUnited States rating20071h 36mAdventure, Family
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A young girl living near the mountains becomes fascinated by a fox she spots in the woods. She spends months searching for the animal and eventually builds a unique bond with it. The story explores the beauty of nature and the importance of letting wild animals remain free.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film features a slow and contemplative atmosphere with long scenes focused on nature and the quiet bond between the girl and the fox. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe girl discovers she is following wolf tracks and hears a pack howling nearby.
  • Approx.SomeThe fox becomes distressed inside a house and breaks through a glass window.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why do you think it is important to let wild animals live in their own homes instead of keeping them as pets?
  2. 2How did the girl show she was patient and determined when looking for the fox?
  3. 3How did the girl's feelings about the fox change as she learned more about its life in the wild?

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