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He prepared them for everything except the outside world.
Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.
Cranialrock
Apr 15, 2025 · via TMDB
I immediately had to watch it again after just finishing! This movie leaves an impact! LOVED it!
Reno
Nov 23, 2016 · via TMDB
**Surviving isn't just a good education, but needs the physical training.** This is from a supporting actor turned a director who is just one film old before this. So he wrote and directed this beautiful film. One of the best films of the years that should be in must see list. It was just like the film 'Alabama Moon', only the initial plot that extended for over the hundred minutes. The first thing is the cast, it was the best combination. Lots of future stars are here. It was more like a road movie, except in the opening few minutes. I did not like the entire film, I found a couple of things uncomfortable. Like the killing a deer in the opening scene and the end part. The conclusion was good, I thought it was the best solution for such a story, not for the theme. But then the final shot gave me an impression that they had got compromised. After all these years hard work, I felt they had given up. That did not stop me from enjoying it and recommending it to the others. Still, it is a very unique film that tried its best to avoid the usual cliché. This is the story of a father of six kids, raising them by his own outside the society in the wilderness. But the children are not left behind on the knowledge of the world, especially the philosophies theirs favourite topic. They are bright, as well as tough and can survive in any condition. One day when they get a message that their mother died, the journey begins to attend the funeral and during their way all the adventures are what we're going to witness. Due to the copyright issue the birthday song was altered. Surprisingly, the film was not based on any book. So my utmost appreciation goes to the creator of this wonderful product. Surely it will be a cult classic. It has lots of great dialogue, and bold revelations in a simple way about the facts of the world. Especially like related to the sex and other grown up stuffs clarifying the little kids' doubts. At some point I thought it was okay for the kids to watch with their parents, but it did not get better on that perspective. I mean having lots of main characters as children, the film is not good for their watch. Though the adults should not miss it, even though you are a religious person or any other kind. So highly recommended by me. _8/10_
Gimly
Nov 23, 2016 · via TMDB
While Viggo's character is most certainly the protagonist, he's also not portrayed as being 100% in the right. Which really is the best way to tackle the subject matter at hand. _Final rating:★★★½ - I strongly recommend you make the time._
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Viggo Mortensen
Ben Cash
George MacKay
Bodevan Cash
Samantha Isler
Kielyr Cash
Annalise Basso
Vespyr Cash
Nicholas Hamilton
Rellian Cash
Shree Crooks
Zaja Cash
Charlie Shotwell
Nai Cash
Trin Miller
Leslie Abigail Cash
Frank Langella
Jack Bertrang
Ann Dowd
Abigail Bertrang
Steve Zahn
Dave
Kathryn Hahn
Harper
Elijah Stevenson
Justin
Teddy Van Ee
Jackson
Erin Moriarty
Claire McCune
Missi Pyle
Ellen
Galen Osier
Small Store Owner
Hannah Horton
Teenage Girl
Rex Young
Officer Skadden
Thomas Brophy
Grocery Store Manager
Mike Miller
Priest
Greg Crooks
Funeral Usher
Louis Hobson
Doctor
Elena Stecca
Diner Patron (uncredited)
Hafid Abdelmoula
Funeral Driver (uncredited)
Richard Beal
Funeral Mourner (uncredited)
Alan Humphrey
Funeral Mourner (uncredited)
Stéphane Fontaine
Director of Photography
T.J. Williams Jr.
Steadicam Operator
Erika Latta
Still Photographer
Courtney Hoffman
Costume Design
Al Goto
Stunt Coordinator
Josh Kemble
Stunt Coordinator
Luci Romberg
Stunt Double
Jeff McCracken
Utility Stunts
Matt Ross
Director
Megan Rosenfeld
Casting Assistant
Dylan Jury
Casting Associate
Jennifer Schwalenberg
Casting Associate
Louise Runge
Co-Producer
Samantha Housman
Co-Producer
Declan Baldwin
Executive Producer
Jamie Patricof
Producer
Lynette Howell Taylor
Producer
Shivani Rawat
Producer
Alex Alcántara
ADR & Dubbing
Chris Muckley
Assistant Music Supervisor
Jo Caron
Foley
Chris Douridas
Music Supervisor
Alex Somers
Original Music Composer
Matt Ross
Writer
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