Family adventure · Feature film
Written by Martina Finch
From the streets of Brooklyn to the deepest African jungle, Wesley, a young boy skilled in parkour, overcomes every obstacle and uses his newfound wealth to help the planet, its animals and indigenous tribes around the world.
The story
During 12-year-old Wesley’s summer on a Pennsylvania farm with the Graysons, a Mennonite family, his single mother is killed back in Brooklyn. They adopt him and take him along on their missionary assignment to Africa.
When guerilla fighters murder his new family and the tribe hosting them, and take the village girls prisoner, Wesley escapes into the jungle. With his parkour skills and a remarkable ability to communicate with animals, he survives, caring for an orphaned baby elephant and a baby chimp.
Taken in by Lantoto, the son of a tribal chief, Wesley becomes part of the tribe. Together, with help from the elephant and the chimp, the boys rescue the captive girls, and Wesley returns home to use his fortune to help the planet.
Why this film
A Brooklyn boy with parkour skills and a gift with animals.
A baby elephant, a chimp and the African jungle.
Protecting the planet, its animals and its peoples.
Comparable films
2016
A boy raised in the jungle among animals.
2012
A boy’s survival adventure with a tiger.
1993
A boy forms a life-changing bond with an animal.
Box office figures are for the films named, from public sources (The Numbers / Box Office Mojo). They are not a projection or guarantee of results for Wesley’s Odyssey.
Company details
Wesley’s Odyssey is in development at The Film Co-Operative. For investment, partnership or distribution enquiries, book a call with producer Nuala Quinn-Barton or email us for the investor package.