Summaries

When Michael Kingley, a successful retired businessman, starts to see images from his past that he can't explain, he's forced to remember his childhood and how, as a boy, he rescued and raised an extraordinary orphaned pelican, Mr. Percival.

A beautiful and contemporary retelling of Colin Thiele's classic Australian tale. 'Storm Boy' has grown up to be Michael Kingley, a successful retired businessman and grandfather. When Kingley starts to see images from his past that he can't explain, he is forced to remember his long-forgotten childhood, growing up on an isolated coastline with his father. He recounts to his grand-daughter the story of how, as a boy, he rescued and raised an extraordinary orphaned pelican, Mr Percival. Their remarkable adventures and very special bond has a profound effect on all their lives. Based on the beloved book, Storm Boy is a timeless story of an unusual and unconditional friendship.—Ambience Entertainment

Details

Keywords
  • storm
  • childhood
  • south australia
  • pelican
  • storm boy
Genres
  • Drama
  • Family
Release date Jan 16, 2019
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin Australia
Official sites Kojo Official Site
Language English Aboriginal
Filming locations Lake Alexandrina, South Australia, Australia
Production companies Ambience Entertainment Best FX Adelaide

Box office

Gross US & Canada $71760
Opening weekend US & Canada $46676
Gross worldwide $4413225

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 39m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 2.39 : 1

Synopsis

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