Das Dschungelbuch erzählt die Geschichte des kleinen Mowgli. Als Kind wurde er im Dschungel ausgesetzt und von einer Wölfin aufgezogen. Er ist ein guter Freund von allen Tieren geworden. Das kommt ihm zugute, als er zu den Menschen zurückkehrt und die Schätze einer verfallenen Stadt entdeckt.
In den riesigen Höhlen von Mount Knocknasheega leben einer alten Sage nach die Kleinen Leute von König Brian. Die Leute von Rathcullen fürchten diesen Ort. Keiner kann sie sehen, nur der alte Darby O'Gill. Ein bißchen sonderbar ist der Alte schon, und seine Geschichten über "King Brian", dem Herrscher der Zwerge, glaubt ihm sowieso keiner... außer Darby selbst.
Spalding Gray sits behind a desk throughout the entire film and recounts his exploits and chance encounters while playing a minor role in the film 'The Killing Fields'. At the same time, he gives a background to the events occurring in Cambodia at the time the film was set.
In 1988, in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton, an 11-years-old boy is worried for his grandmother's life. Worn out by illness, the old storyteller tries to convince her grandson that Death no longer exists. Her story will bring back to life the extraordinary people from the village in 1927 who, by using rocambolesque tricks, will eliminate Death that threatens them. From now on, Death will coincide with the birth of legends.
In the 1980s, a renowned storyteller (a "Kadhikan") currently earns a living at the sawmill, hiding the performer in him due to his dire circumstances. A 17 year old in a juvenile home wishes to learn from him with the support of the Superintendent. His desire to learn the art form reignites the storyteller's faith in the same. Over a short span of time, the relationship between the Kadhikan and the boy becomes a bond unlike any other, unfolding new dimensions in both their lives.
The wild beauty of the Bella Coola Valley blends with vivid watercolor animation illuminating the role of the Nuxalk oral tradition and the intersection of story, place and culture.
In a ravaged future-Australia, a solitary hermit guarding a priceless treasure is forced to offer sanctuary to a young girl who is fleeing murderous scavengers. With danger around every corner, can they learn to survive together?