Motherhood hits different when you're 5,000 pounds and critically endangered.
Set in the heart of the Ugandan plains, the film reveals the world of white rhinos from an intimate perspective, as we follow 9-year-old Malaika as she cares for her son, Elias. As she prepares to welcome a new baby, we witness warm moments between the two before the inevitable separation, which brings with it profound feelings of love and loss, as part of a unique journey.
Cinematography
Intimate close-ups make 3-ton beasts feel cuddly.
Sound
Savannah soundscapes, no manipulative music.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Northern white rhinos are functionally extinct; two females survive under armed guard. Malaika's story carries that weight whether named or not.
Director spent 18 months establishing trust before filming; early footage was unusable due to rhino curiosity about the camera rig.
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