Carroll Ballard directs the exciting story of 12-year-old Xan (Alexander Michaletos), who decides to return the cheetah he raised from a cub to the wild instead of allowing pursuers to place it in captivity. Harsh South African landscapes, stalking lions, crocodiles, river rapids and a mysterious drifter (Eamonn Walker) who may intend to turn the big cat in for cash - all will test Xan's courage and resolve. Join him in this tale of growing up and letting go. It's a journey you won't want to miss.

• 1 hr 41 min
• Directed by

  Carroll Ballard
• Written by Karen Janszen, Mark St. Germain

• Starring

  Alexander Michaletos

  ,

  Campbell Scott

  ,

  Mary Makhatho

  ,

  Nthabiseng Kenoshi

  ,

  Hope Davis

  ,

  Jennifer Steyn

  ,

  Nicky Rebelo

  ,

  Garth Renecle

  ,

  Andre Stolz

  ,

  Charlotte Savage

  ,

  Eamonn Walker

  ,

  Savannah