Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her stressed out, strapped-forcash single mum lands in hospital and her estranged, magician father, Strawn Wise (Elijah Wood), flies to New Zealand to look after her. Father and daughter head to the wilderness on a camping trip in a quest to capture video proof that the Canterbury Panther exists. Footage of this mythological beast could bring in a cash prize that would pull Mildred and her mother out of their financial struggles. Exploring universal themes of fatherhood, survival and overcoming your fears, and with the rugged Southern New Zealand landscape as its backdrop, Bookworm will make you laugh, cry and warm your heart as it takes you on the adventure of a lifetime.
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