With his brain cancer reaching the terminal phase, Pete, a ten-year-old boy, takes refuge in observing the world of the insects. His biggest wish is to capture the blue Morpho, a butterfly found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. Pete asks his idol, the entomologist Alan Osborne, to help him carry out his dream. At first flat out refusing, the scientist reconsiders after Pete’s mother pleads with him. The three of them fly to Costa Rica, but the season of blue Morpho is drawing to a close and Alan and Pete only have a few days to capture a specimen.
Canadian Connection: Partly filmed in Montreal, Quebec.
Apart of the inspiring story, the filming is incredibly beautiful. Fine acting. Very good directing.There is a European sensibility in the story telling.I saw it years ago, and loved then as again yesterday. This is a film worth the ticket price and time to see it, or just sit back and enjoy over again on video.
It is Wonderful!
There's an added dimension to a good story which turns out to be a true story.
With the beautiful photography of the rain forest, and the inspiring solo trip against all odds, the heartwarming ending becomes even more inspiring if you google and find out where the young man is at now.
Amazing, Truly Amazing.