Ricky (Julian Dennison) is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle (Sam Neill) in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together in this hilarious and heartfelt adventure.
BIFA voters say:
“I found this utterly charming — an energetic telling of a simple but moving, funny story. A real lesson in what you can do with economic storytelling and good writing.”