''Surviving the Wild'' a.k.a. ''Riley's Peak'' is a 2018 American family adventure film directed by

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and written by Mark Hefti. It stars

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, and Aidan Cullen. It was released in select theaters across America on January 12, 2018. It was produced by

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, Sweta Rai, and Michael Givens.

Plot

Against the wishes of his parents (who are in the midst of a messy divorce), a young boy steals the ashes of his dead Grandfather and runs away into the wilderness with his dog. The boy is determined to fulfill his beloved Grandpa's dying wishes and spread his ashes atop a remote mountain. Along the treacherous journey, the boy and the dog are accompanied by the ghost of his Grandpa, who helps them on their journey, brings the family back together and gives the boy one last chance to say goodbye.

Cast

as Grandfather Gus *

as Kristopher *Aidan Cullen as Shaun *

as Rachel *

as Gus' friend

Distributor

Crystal Sky Pictures Crystal Sky Pictures is an American independent film production company founded in 1991 and owned by producer Steven Paul, chairman and CEO A chief executive officer (CEO), also known as a central executive officer (CEO), chief administrator ...

, SP Releasing.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 6212378
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