The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
A coming of age story following a young meerkat pup, Kolo, growing up in the Kalahari desert; and an inspiring look at how one family's connection to each other and their surroundings is a model of resilience and fortitude for us all. Shot using ground-breaking techniques, this dramatised documentary is a one-of-a-kind presentation from The Weinstein Company and the BBC, featuring narration by Paul Newman.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
78 audience votes
Key crew
- James HoneyborneDirector
- Alexander McCall SmithWriter
Cast
- Paul NewmanNarrator (voice)
- Rufus BeckNarrator (Russian release) (voice)
- Guillaume CanetLe narrateur (voix française)
Stills
Themes
meerkatkalaharinature documentaryanimal lifeanimal behaviourdocumentaryanimals familyanimal documentarywildlife documentary