A Science Fantasy Adventure

Starring: Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, Nicholas Kadi, Rae Dawn Chong, Gary Schwartz, Naseer El-Kadi, Franck-Olivier Bonnet

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Fire had to be stolen from nature, it had to be kept alive - sheltered from wind and rain, guarded from rival tribes. Fire was a symbol of power and a means of survival. The tribe who possessed fire, possessed life." – Title Card

Why watch this? This is a brutally realistic view back in time to our early ancestors.

Plot Summary: In a prehistoric era where survival depends on the control of fire, three Ulam tribesmen embark on a dangerous quest to find a new source after their tribe's flame is extinguished. Their journey leads them through treacherous landscapes filled with hostile tribes and ferocious beasts.

Dad's Preview: Approximately 80,000 years ago, early man lived in the harshest of environments. This film, directed by Jean Annuad (of The Name of the Rose (1986) fame), follows three prehistoric tribesmen forced to venture forth to find fire after theirs is lost. They encounter deadly beasts, rival tribes and even cannibalistic troglodytes. This epic adventure is beautifully shot, realistically violent, and a true inspiration to the human spirit. Rae Dawn Chong (in a role that had to be demanding) excels as Ika, a young girl held captive by the cannibals.

International Cinema Corp., Ciné Trail, Belstar Prod., Stéphan Films,
Gruskoff Film, Famous Players Ltd.; 20th Century Fox