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Young Girl's Bond with Orangutan Challenges Corporate Greed

3/18/2025

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Story summary

In "Savages," directed by Claude Barras, 11-year-old Kéria forms a heartwarming bond with an orphaned orangutan after losing her mother to loggers in Borneo. This poignant tale critiques corporate greed and colonialism, while celebrating Indigenous values of harmony with nature, urging young audiences to take a stand against environmental destruction.

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Story summary

In "Savages," directed by Claude Barras, 11-year-old Kéria forms a heartwarming bond with an orphaned orangutan after losing her mother to loggers in Borneo. This poignant tale critiques corporate greed and colonialism, while celebrating Indigenous values of harmony with nature, urging young audiences to take a stand against environmental destruction.