Thrown together under incredible circumstances, two strangers must discover courage and strength when they begin a journey across the treacherous African desert! Equipped only with their wits and the expertise of a native bushman who befriends them, they are determined to triumph over impossible odds and reach their destination. But along the way, the trio face a primitive desert wilderness.
Cinematography
Namib Desert landscapes that genuinely slap
Practical Effects
Real desert survival, no green screen cowardice
Acting
Baby Reese already has that determined jaw thing
Director
Mikael Salomon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The San bushman portrayal walks a tightrope between respectful homage and noble savage trope—debatably progressive for 1993 Disney, undeniably dated now.
Reese filmed this right before her breakout in 'Pleasantville'—she's literally growing up on camera between takes in the actual desert heat.
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