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Director: Patrick Alessandrin
Cast: Jon Voight, Jamie Kennedy, Vail Bloom, Aidan Cullen
Against the wishes of his parents (who are in the midst of a messy divorce), a young boy steals the ashes of his dead Grandfather and runs away into the wilderness with his dog. The boy is determined to fulfill his beloved Grandpa's dying wishes and spread his ashes atop a remote mountain. Along the treacherous journey, the boy and the dog are accompanied by the ghost of his Grandpa, who helps them on their journey, brings the family back together and gives the boy one last chance to say goodbye.
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Fans of heartwarming family adventures will appreciate the poignant blend of drama and wilderness exploration in director Patrick Alessandrin's 2018 film 'Surviving the Wild', which features a standout performance by veteran actor Jon Voight as the guiding spirit of a young boy on a journey to fulfill his grandfather's dying wish.
Surviving the Wild a.k.a. Riley's Peak is a 2018 American family adventure film directed by Patrick Alessandrin and written by Mark Hefti. It stars Jon Voight, Jamie Kennedy, Vail Bloom, Matt Bevin, and Aidan Cullen. It was released in select theaters across America on January 12, 2018. It was produced by Steven Paul, Patrick Alessandrin, Vail Bloom, Sweta Rai, and Michael Givens.
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