A Young Pirate's Tale

A Young Pirate's Tale

When Adventure Calls

2022 · 34 min · Adventure

A coming of age story for a young grieving boy, who, upon finding letters from World War II, begins an adventure to track down the author, believing him to be a pirate.

Directed by Sally McDonald · Written by Sally McDonald

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