A Reindeer's Journey

A Reindeer's Journey

The amazing odyssey of a newborn reindeer

Directed by Guillaume Maidatchevsky

Produced by Borsalino Productions, MRP Matila Röhr Productions

201875 min6.5 / 10

A visually stunning wildlife documentary that balances the harsh realities of Arctic survival with the warmth of maternal love and the triumph of a young reindeer's first year.

Narrated by Golden Globe winner, Donald Sutherland, this is the incredible story of Ailo, the little reindeer. This uplifting tale follows the journey of baby Ailo as he navigates his first year of life in the snowy landscapes of a picturesque Lapland. Frail and vulnerable, Ailo must learn to walk, run, leap and hide to ensure he survives the long, treacherous journey with the herd. Ailo’s Journey is an inspirational story, in which a bleak wilderness is warmed by a mother’s endless love as she watches over Ailo in his incredible adventures with other creatures of the Arctic.

Questions people ask

  • Does A Reindeer's Journey end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is A Reindeer's Journey easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is A Reindeer's Journey scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is A Reindeer's Journey violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is A Reindeer's Journey sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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