Storyline

After the death of her mother, Lara Ritchie (Lauren Hewett) goes to stay with her father, Larry (Jamey Sheridan), who lives on a farm in Australia with his new wife, Gladwyn (Judy Davis), and their three children. Larry's family is uncomfortable at first around Lara, whom Gladwyn treats differently from her biological offspring. Easing the transition along is Thunderwith, a dog who becomes a friend to Lara, helping her forgive and connect to the relative strangers who make up her new family.

Plot Keywords

young girl, father, stepmother, stepsister, dog, engaging, heartwarming, powerful, outback, farm, death, adoption, friendship, grief, family, growing up, adventure, transformation, 20th century

Short Review

Very good Australian family film- a young girl who has recently lost her mother moves in with her estranged father and his family at their local farm. Coming of Age story.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership