# Duma (2005)

> A grieving South African boy journeys toward the mountains with his beloved cheetah, discovering that courage and love mean returning Duma to the wild.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9553

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family
- Director: Carroll Ballard
- Cast: Alex Michaeletos, Campbell Scott, Mary Makhatho, Nthabiseng Kenoshi, Hope Davis, Jennifer Steyn, Eamonn Walker, André Stolz
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0361715/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tender, suspenseful, hopeful, family movie night, animal lover viewing

## Synopsis

A young boy's bond with a cheetah leads to an unforgettable adventure through the wilds of South Africa.

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