Running Free (film)

Running Free is a 2000 film about a horse born into slavery in 1914. The film began production in 1999 and was released in the US in 2000. It was directed by Sergei Bodrov, written and produced by JeanJacques Annaud, narrated by Lukas Haas, and distributed by Columbia Pictures.

Richard allows Lucky to live in the thoroughbred stable much to the resentment of Caesar, resident stallion and the prize horse of a wealthy colonial. Lucky wanders away from the town upon the death of his mother but returns after being struck by a desert snake. Richard treats the bite with Caesars personal medication, despite being threatened with grave consequences from the latters vengeful master Jan Decleir. After being savagely punished, the duo depart to seek a muchsought oasis in the nearby mountains.Alone in the Namib Desert with Lucky, Richard encounters a native girl named Nyka who teaches them how to survive in the harsh landscape. When they eventually return to the mining settlement, it is struck by an SAAF air raid. The Schutztruppe begins evacuating local civilians, but Richard refuses to leave Lucky. He is forced to do so against his will when Allied biplanes return to strafe the railroad. After the evacuation, Nyka was left to watch over Lucky and even brought him to her tribe. When he picked up a familiar smell from the hunt done by Nykas tribe, Lucky left. ........

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