The Earthling

The Earthling

Two alone in the wilderness. One learned to survive, the other to love.

1980 · 97 min · ★ 6.4 · Action, Drama, Adventure

Recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, a man returns home to Australia to die in the wilderness. His plans become complicated when he comes across a young boy whose parents have been killed and decides to take him under his wing.

Directed by Peter Collinson · Written by Lanny Cotler

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