Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Vera Farmiga | ... | Alise | |
Marton Csokas | ... | Connor | |
Jacob Tremblay | ... | Wes | |
Suraj Sharma | ... | Ismail | |
Taylor Geare | ... | Becca | |
Virginia Madsen | ... | Victoria | |
Ramon Rodriguez | ... | Batbayar | |
Valerie Planche | ... | Maureen | |
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Connor Mullen | ... | Duncan |
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Makambe Simamba | ... | Nara (as Makambe K. Simamba) |
Hannah Duke | ... | Woman on Park (as Hannah Goodfellow Duke) | |
Glynis Davies | ... | Lillian | |
Rae Farrer | ... | Sister Ruth | |
Lara Zaluski | ... | Samantha | |
Catherine Gell | ... | Dr. Wagner |
A family in emotional turmoil is taken by surprise in this quirky adventure where an eccentric 8-year-old American boy, Wes, has an existential epiphany - He believes that he is in fact a Mongolian goat herder.
I enjoyed this film, from start to finish. It was a wonderful story of lost souls, and many of us can relate to this concept of just not fitting in. The boy who starred in this film did a great job of portraying someone, who is lost in a fantasy world, due to real life tragedy, being a bit much to handle. Vera Farmiga did a lovely job as his supportive and understanding mother, though she was attempting to deal with the same family tragedy, in her own way. Martin Csokas was exceptional, as usual. A major talent. The wonderful Virginia Madsen had a great, though brief part. All the talent was outstanding.
The direction, soundtrack, performances, script, and editing were excellent. Why can't Hollywood make more films like this one. No car chases. No inane leaps of faith. Just a good, solid, heartfelt story.