''Time of the Wolf'' is a 2002

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directed by Rod Pridy and starring

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and Devin Douglas Drewitz. The plot concerns an orphan boy who goes to live with his only surviving relatives. It was filmed in

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and

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Plot

When Aaron loses his parents, the only family he has left are his estranged aunt and uncle (Burt Reynolds), who are reluctant to take the young boy in. But with no other options, Aaron moves into their farm house, nestled in the sprawling wilderness, and begins a new life. Aaron finds much comfort in exploring the nature around him and becomes even more intrigued when he spots a white wolf patrolling the nearby bridge. When he witnesses a hunter wound on the majestic animal, Aaron reaches out to the wolf and creates a bond that will become very important to protecting both of their lives.

Cast

as Archie McGregor *

as Rebecca McGregor * Devin Douglas Drewitz as Aaron *

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as Mr. Nelson * John Neville as Preacher *

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as Josh Grossler * Steven Taylor as Freddy McGuire *

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as Paige McGuire *

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as Alex McKenzie

Note

The film is unrelated to the French suspense drama ''La Temps du Loup'' starring

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and released in America as ''

Time of the Wolf ''Time of the Wolf'' (french: Le temps du loup) is a 2003 French dystopian post-apocalyptic drama film written and directed by Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke. Set in France at an undisclosed time, the plot follows the story of a family: George ...

'' the following year.

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