The Whale


1h 32m 2007

Brief Synopsis

The true story about Luna, a young killer whale, who is separated from his family in Nootka Sound off of Vancouver Island. After becoming isolated from his pod, he begins a journey to find anything that can make him feel at ease again. Luna's only way back home is through his contact with humans. Ye

Film Details

Also Known As
Saving Luna, Whale
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Nature
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Canadian Broadcasting Company (Cbc); TTlTfilm Canada
Distribution Company
KINOSMITH/PALADIN; Kinosmith; Kinosmith; Paladin

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Synopsis

The true story about Luna, a young killer whale, who is separated from his family in Nootka Sound off of Vancouver Island. After becoming isolated from his pod, he begins a journey to find anything that can make him feel at ease again. Luna's only way back home is through his contact with humans. Yet the government views him as a threat to society, doing all they can to defeat this creature who only seeks a home and companionship.

Film Details

Also Known As
Saving Luna, Whale
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Nature
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Canadian Broadcasting Company (Cbc); TTlTfilm Canada
Distribution Company
KINOSMITH/PALADIN; Kinosmith; Kinosmith; Paladin

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Santa Barbara Independent Audience Choice for Best Feature award at the 2008 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Limited Release in United States Fall September 9, 2011

Limited Release in United States Fall September 23, 2011

Limited Release in United States Fall September 30, 2011

Released in United States on Video December 4, 2012

Limited Release in United States Fall September 9, 2011 (Seattle & Tacoma)

Released in United States 2007

Released in United States 2008

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Canadian Images) September 27-October 12, 2007.

Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (Reel Nature) January 24-February 3, 2008.

Limited Release in United States Fall September 23, 2011 (New York City)

Limited Release in United States Fall September 30, 2011 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video December 4, 2012

Released in United States 2007 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Canadian Images) September 27-October 12, 2007.)

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (Reel Nature) January 24-February 3, 2008.)

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Documentary Films) May 22-June 15, 2008.

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Documentary Films) May 22-June 15, 2008.)