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Did you see Rooney's goal Great.

I'll see him on Saturday. It is a lie.

Is that what I think

Mac-pizza-pepperoni-burger. A special breakfast.

Will you taste Skid, your boat neck.

Rachel's father is on business, so she has a ticket.

Come on, Mia I am coming

Are you going to follow Rachel You're jealous.

You do not mean that. She's ugly.

Now I am coming

I'm sending a selfie from the game, geek.

No, Mia Do not. As a mother, daughter.

Bye mom Bye honey.

It's dangerous.

Do not strike or respond again and did not come late for the test.

The sandwiches are

Out

Don't I get a kiss

Good luck with the test.

Tell the vet that he doesn't needs its bottle at one o'clock.

I do. Thanks.

Goodbye.

I love you

It's not my problem.

The restaurant must be finished on time. I mean, Piet.

Hey. What about this color

To the bar. Is not it beautiful This

What is it They are never finished on time.

The rooms are far from finished, but I'm not worried.

Maybe you should be. They have called the school again.

What's with her You're fine here.

But you didn't enjoy London.

You hated it. Maybe she's here.

Only one month has passed. She gets used to it.

She has no friends in school. That's how I was at that age.

She is cool.

Is there anybody, who can manage, then it is Mia.

Mr Kruger has called again. He said you have been fighting.

Again. Why do you always believe in him

All mine schoolmates are idiots.

Let your brother be like you.

See all the amazing animals. It's all ours.

Do you understand how lucky you are

No, because I don't want to stay here. It's not my home.

That's it now.

London is my home. There are my friends and my school.

Mia

Tell the adventure.

There was once a dark night without a moon.

A natural disaster shook Mother Nature -

and there was such a storm -

that everyone thought the end was near.

The people saw all the devastation -

with fright and powerlessness.

But one man ...

A certain medicine man. The shaman of the Shangaan people.

People of the Earth.

He smiled.

He smiled.

People asked him:

Don't everything scare you scared

And he replied:

Man has provoked Mother Nature -

and exhausted her day after day.

Now she takes her revenge.

But a wonderful day ...

... a Christmas day -

a white lion cub will be born.

Merry Christmas

Oh God.

It is a miracle.

It really is a miracle. The chance is one in a million.

This means incredible much for the farm and for us.

There you can see. A white lion is been born this morning on our farm.

Here. You have to keep him.

I will then blow on such a stupid lion cub.

Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas

Where is he small.

The tourists will be eleven.

It couldn't be more convenient.

Sorry. I'm busy. Do you have time

Not now, I'll call you later.

Will you give him a bottle No, of course not

Do you just glore at me all day

Find Mick. He loves animals.

Then let my ball be. It is my.

Release it.

Mick ...

I'm tired of having the flap bag in the heels.

It's not his fault.

He likes you. You are lucky.

Eat breakfast. Jodie makes pancakes. Well, so she does

Jodie actually made pancakes half an hour ago. Mr. Owen.

And now Jodie wants to wash up.

If you want pancakes, You can make them yourself.

I saw that well.

Go away

Take mine. I don't want your stupid pancakes.

Stop it. What's wrong with you It's my family it's crazy about.

Leave me alone

Stop it. Stop

You howl and pipe all day. You disturb me.

Stop it. You actually smell.

You drink liters. You were probably hungry.

Crazy animals.

We need protein powder. I know, Kev.

Deworming. And disinfectant.

As I have already said, We have no money.

Come and help me, Kevin.

You might be right.

It doesn't happen every day. We should find the champagne.

Thanks.

Bowl.

You're such a big boy, Charlie.

Wanna play

Good boy.

Champagne, children and lions. Well.

And you. And you.

CHARLIE IS FOUR MONTHS

You can. Come on. Come on.

Proficient. You are so clever. Come on. Came.

Good boy Good, Charlie.

You must follow me. Then we can do everything.

Charlie

There is still no one who knows from which the white lion from.

But for the Shangaan people it is holy.

One day they will help us to give Mother Nature peace.

Mia ...

It's not just a legend.

You have to believe it.

There is even a nature reserve -

in the Shangaan country on the Timbavati River.

They are waiting, that the white lion returns.

Thanks.

Mother. Do not. What What

Can't I touch you

Soon he must not be inside longer.

He will always be a wild animal. You know that.

Is the story true For Mick it is.

It doesn't have to be true to contain truth.

You have to decide each what the truth is.

Can I read a little No, now you're going to sleep.

You have to go to school. Now.

Charlie Stop In gods.

It's not funny, Mia.

What No, it's not fun.

Now you're going to bed. In bed.

Good night.

You may think she has Too much attached to it

Yes, but now she is happy.

For the first time. I don't want to ruin it.

What about you, my little French princess Are you happy

Yes.

Stop, Charlie

Stop

Do you put me to the test

I understand, Charlie. You just test me.

He does amazing things.

Can we do that when you are full grown

It was something my father did. We no longer do that.

Talk to Dirk du Plessis.

Goodbye.

So what Have you fed the males yet

Not yet.

Come on, Kev. Mia takes along and she has to drive.

How can it be Change.

Not true

Are you ready

How do we make money

Good question.

We will help the lion population. Do we get money for it

We did. Jump down.

We will benefit from it, when the guest house is ready.

Tourists, filmmakers, research.

We'll probably make it run around. And the lions we sell

We sell lions to zoos and to other breeders.

Why Don't sell Charlie.

He's not a pet.

But he is not like the others either. He's different.

He is not so different. Now he is small and wants to play -

But soon he will Just kill yourself.

Beyond this fence you will be demolished immediately.

Whether you've been feeding and washed them or cuddled with them -

and if you are called Mia, Kevin or Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Wild animals are always wild. Nothing can change that.

Don't promise to sell Charlie.

Charlie becomes ours biggest drawstring.

Don't sit down too well. Let's go for a walk.

This is your home. You belong here.

We belong to this place, and the place belongs to us.

You are now realizing that.

It's the father, and it's the mother. Do you know how to see it

For he is the one who behaves crazy. Come on, let's run.

Your grandfather took me here, when I was at your age.

On this old grinder.

Fat, right

The hippopotamus stands on the mother's back.

I have to leave now.

We'll be seen in two weeks. You must into the enclosure with your friends.

Are you crazy Give me a leash, Mike.

It's just a scratch. It is fine.

Stop. Into the car.

Put him in with the other kids.

Mia

Out, thank you.

When did he last eat Yesterday morning.

And he doesn't wash himself either. He just bangs on the door.

Can't we feed him He doesn't let anyone get around.

Where did he get the wounds He doesn't defend himself.

Maybe he misses Mia. Do not be silly.

Take control of the animal.

The prison closed in 1983.

Hello Yes.

What

When

Ask Jodie to look for Mick. Mia's gone.

Mia is here. It's incredible.

I promise. I'll never leave you.

Where have you been

What does it mean

What is wrong with him

What happened I'm sorry.

I know everyone says you are dangerous.

But would you kill someone, if you loved them

I have to know.

I can't live without Charlie.

Would you like to kill me in three years -

when you're big and strong and full grown

Do you forget who you are so you do not sometime can recognize my voice

CHARLIE IS EIGHT MONTHS

I love you.

Charlie

Do you love me, Charlie

You do that.

CHARLIE IS A YEAR

You're such a good boy.

She's crazy.

No she is not. She enchants him.

She can magic. Like a little fairy. A niece.

You're also crazy. She is being eaten.

I must have sold several lions. We must get hold of circuses.

No. Out

Help Let me out

What are you doing in there Mia

Nothing is happening. He's eaten the television.

And the dinner. And he wants to take Trevor.

He has become too big. He must be outside.

Get the wild animal out of here. It's not a pet

How many times to go I say that

Stop. He can't do it. You know that.

Well, if he tries. Not true

And here we have Charlie, our white lion.

According to the Shangaan people are they sent by God -

to protect man in tough times.

For others, white lions are acting just about making money.

Be calm. No sudden movements.

What happened She was playing with Charlie ...

And then he attacked.

Come here.

Who closed the animal Let him be.

There are too many people. This is not charity.

That's the only thing you go into. Money

Don't worry, it was just a scratch.

Kevin, take them on the trail.

Go now

You have to go inside now.

They are living beings. It's not just a factory.

How not to behave in front of the guests

We can only help the lions, if the place makes a profit -

And you must and the lion helps.

Up in the room now

Treasure Yes.

I have some bills, to be paid.

I bought twenty new sofas to the living rooms. From Paris.

The guests must feel at home here.

They didn't do that yesterday.

It could have gone completely wrong.

I've always been with lions. One cannot be their friend.

Dirk doesn't have to to be your friend, well

She will be more beautiful For every time I see her.

You gotta get me a French woman. I want my own.

Hey.

Hey.

Dirk. It's my wife you're looking at.

It's a compliment.

Thank you for recommending me.

I have not heard from you. I'm not doing that anymore.

Fool. You're indebted. I promised Alice that.

What's wrong with you

Alice doesn't have to know ... Goodbye.

As you want.

If you regret, you just call.

You're so big.

Hey.

Mia ... Is that Charlie

He hasn't learned to manage his claws yet.

He has become too big. Don't play with him.

As father and Kevin say: Get up, arms out.

Mom, that's fine. I've got it under control.

No. If you are at eye level with him, you become his prey.

Mia.

Father and Kevin don't mind. All the rules.

Don't you think I can them

No eye contact. Don't turn your back on. Don't let them jump up on you.

It's lions you don't know.

My relationship with Charlie is based on love and trust.

Mia

Are you unharmed Of course.

You're driving me mad. It is fine enough.

Mother Be careful

There you are.

Look, a brand new father

Go in and get ready. We are going out to eat.

Why You get to see that.

Goodbye.

Came You look different. Stop.

Do you have makeup on

You look horrible. Just leave me alone

Let's drive.

Do you remember that place Of course.

We ate here on ours first night in South Africa.

We're here tonight to celebrate -

that more money finally comes in, than watering out.

Where is it great to hear. Now it's the right way.

It wasn't easy for you to come back. Thanks.

Why did we move to London

Your grandfather wasn't a good man to drive the farm.

The important thing is that your mother would give Africa another chance.

Who is the world's best mother Mother

The world's most amazing woman Mother

You, my beloved.

I didn't hear it completely. Mother

Oh God. John. He's been released.

Go in with the kids and call Kevin.

I can help. You've done enough.

It's not a pet He is a worth the money. We need him

Taylor and Theresa come with me. In others go to the gate.

Make sure it is locked. Share it. He has not reached far.

Charlie

Mia

I can help you. It is dangerous. You get shock.

They have put a new lock on. You can't help me.

Henri

Mick ...

Come on What are you doing

You are so pretty.

Would you just like to open for us

Impressive.

Thanks, Henri

Come on. What are you waiting for

Charlie

Mother and father must not see us.

Charlie.

Where have you been

Has he caught anything

No, he's saved something.

Mia ... Mia

What are you doing here

Charlie ... A swamp. He's hurt.

Go back before your father sees you. And we don't play with the lions.

I've found him He is here

Came. I'll take care of him.

Good boy

CHARLIE IS TWO YEARS

Father has asked you to stay away from him. He would be furious.

Good boy

And then it's me who goes into therapy. Do you want to hear music

Do you like it

He has better taste than you.

Should we hear anything else

No, oh, damn it. Much better taste.

Traitor.

Mick ...

Come in if you want.

You can trust him. He has known you all his life.

It is only dangerous, if you get scared.

Are you sure Of course.

Just go to him. You are neither a threat nor a prey.

You're part of the pack.

What's happening here Out there John, get the gun

Mom, nothing happens. John

Nothing is happening. Get out of there

Mick

Thanks.

It has to stop now.

I can't bear to be scared all the time.

I forbid you getting near the lion.

It wasn't his fault. It was yours.

Pardon What are you talking about Mia, look at me.

Mia What's the matter

He could be dead.

I've let it go too far. We must get rid of the lion.

No, I want to do anything. No, now it's over.

It is disastrous for the farm.

Thank you, Doctor. I'll see you tomorrow.

She never agrees to it.

She gets completely crushed. You know that.

I know.

From now on, there will always be be a fence between you.

That's the last chance.

Don't you do as we say I'm selling Charlie.

No one has to go back to him.

Never ever.

I love you.

You must try to trust me.

Now, listen. It gets better over time.

You meant nothing bad. It was my fault.

A beautiful day I will take you to the Timbavati Reserve.

I do not know how, but it should succeed.

I promise, and then you will be free.

Mick. Look over here.

Mick ... and Dad.

How did it go

Has something happened No, there was just a new doctor.

What did he say Not now, Mia.

Then when Stop it.

That's my brother, but I must never know anything.

Should I feed the animals Go away.

Things change.

You don't always want it like this.

When you were little you were happy and carefree.

And look at me now.

Panic fear, nightmare.

I'm two years older and dark-haired. It's not your fault.

What difference does it make Just look at all your animals.

They had been dead without you.

I am 15 and do not have other friends. It's miserable.

You said that yourself. It was stupidly said.

Come on, I'll show you something.

Come on.

I really want to show you something. Fine.

CHARLIE IS THREE YEARS

Come on.

No.

You would know my secret. Here it is.

Come on.

You were right when you believed in the legend.

It is true. Charlie is something special.

Father doesn't know anything. Charlie is my best friend.

I've come in here every day.

A wonderful day when Charlie Being free, you might be.

He must save us all.

Good boy.

No, Jodie

Mick, I borrow your mobile.

Smile, you fools.

Father doesn't know anything. Charlie is my best friend.

I've come in here every day.

He is sold to the first buyer.

Do not. You don't decide what to do.

Kevin Yes, John.

Move Charlie and get the papers.

Now it is enough. Stop It is enough. Stop.

He gets well in a zoo. I'm not there.

Excuse me, Charlie. I've destroyed everything.

I find out where Dad sends you.

I'll come and pick you up.

I promise.

I shot completely by.

Frank got the anesthetic arrow in his thigh.

Well, he survived. We laughed and laughed.

Well shot.

Thanks for the help. Frank is back on his feet soon.

To shoot with crossbow one must have a firm grip.

What was the name Chuck.

Now your lioness is here. Good luck

Are you going to watch I don't want anything to do with it.

But now you are here. Welcome back, my friend.

Your white lion makes us smelly rich.

I have nothing for you. I drive the lion to the farm.

Tell it to yourself, so you can sleep at night.

How do you think your lions was approved My profit.

Observe the agreement. Otherwise, you will lose everything.

Say when. In two days.

The white lion In 48 hours

I hit

Is she alive Not in the head, your idiot. Then you destroy the trophy.

Nice shot.

Where do lions come from

Most are tame from captivity.

I've been calling you for twenty minutes. Come on.

It works because you have put so much love into it.

We open a restaurant with carrots on the menu.

The children can help. Only carrots. What do you think, Mia

Are not you hungry

What is it Mia

I'm talking to her.

What is it, Mia

Father doesn't sell lions to zoos.

He sells them to hunters. No ...

All the lions that come from here, being shot in fencing.

That's what we do.

We don't save anything. Does not protect something. We destroy it for money.

Dad wouldn't do that. I saw him. That's why I know.

And that's legal. I saw it online.

He is lying to the tourists. They just cover it.

Everyone knows about it, but no one tells.

The employees are teasing or being fired. Stop.

You must hear this.

You're the only one I can talk to.

I don't trust father and I do not know what mother knows or believes.

If I say anything and she takes his party, it's too late to save Charlie.

Save him

He's the next one.

I gotta get him to Timbavati. How

Exactly. You have to help me.

Two days by car. One on the road and one off the road.

But you have no car. If I take a father, he hears me.

Then it will be five to six days on foot.

Do you think I can do it I think...

You're crazy. But if anyone can, it's you.

What about food I have...

Bread and cheese. Ham to Charlie.

Take them here.

No, you have saved them for years.

Take them.

You need them more.

Looking for the keys for the enclosures

You must never give up your dreams. Save him.

My beloved little fairy.

Thanks, Jodie.

Come on

Out with you. Come on.

Come on.

Came.

We can. Let's go.

John.

Unbelievable.

We need help. Mia's gone with the lion and we can't get out.

There are cats everywhere. Hurry up. And take many with.

And Mia I take care of her.

I do not get it. It's about Charlie.

Waterhole. There I would go down.

I'll find her.

Now we got a car, Charlie.

See you soon.

Now. Sheep.

Mia

Mia

What are you doing You're leaving Charlie.

Lower the gun Get out of the car.

I won't say it again

This is madness. What are you doing

I was there yesterday, Dad. How could you

You sell lions for slaughter and lying.

Everything about you and what you do is a lie.

Now, Mia.

You don't understand. I understand everything.

No. Buyers have permits. I can't control them.

But you make money on it They do.

Not the farm. Not since your grandfather died.

Our lions are killed That's the way it is in South Africa.

It has always been like that.

You can't change the world. Yes, you can

Now I don't want to argue anymore. Give me the gun.

Sorry, Dad.

Come on.

Good boy.

Mick. It is me.

You have to get daddy fast. He is at the Mafoue water hole.

It will be OK. We can do it here.

I know.

Pis.

I'm fine.

Stay down.

Should it be filled up Yes.

Good car.

I go in and pay.

It will be 554.

The search continues after 14-year-old Mia Owen -

and a three-year-old white lion in the Dinokeng Reserve.

The authorities appeals to the public ...

Mick, how's your dad He's on his way home.

Where are you At M31, I think.

What exit 19. Why

There are roadblocks in Newlands. You need to get off the highway.

I can not.

Stop it.

Don't look at me like that

How stupid can you be How should a teenager save you

It is impossible We'll never manage it

You might as well kill me Get rid of me

Kill me, you stupid lion

Do we see a star fall, so we can do it.

Just a shooting star.

Where the hell have you been What about the delivery tomorrow

It does not happen.

The lion is not for sale anymore. You gave me your word.

My biggest customer comes tomorrow. Don't do it to your family.

Let's drive.

I'm trying to understand it. Me too.

John Not now.

Everything is black or white for her.

Excuse me for interrupting. It's Dirk.

What happens here

Your daughter is obvious got rid of my lion.

It's not your lion. And it doesn't matter to you.

As long as you owe me money, It certainly makes me.

Scrub away from my yard.

Your farm

Fine. But now I do this in my way.

Stay away from them.

Stay away from my daughter

Hey.

I find Mia. Kevin ...

Mick, Mick

My daughter is alone with a lion, and I just have to sit and wait

I am calling. The police do that too.

We go with you.

That's how it is.

There must be a shot at any time.

Now they have permission to shoot.

What does that mean That you have to shoot Charlie now.

Now there can't be long again.

What

What

1997

No no no.

Is everything OK I'm just waiting for my father.

Stop it.

Do you want help No, mother and father are on their way.

You have one new message. They say you have to shoot Charlie.

Cut off further down too.

Stop, or they'll see you

I must be crazy, But that is the only way.

Mother who is a lion.

You always say such crazy things.

There is a lion in here

Are they still together I hope not.

A hungry lion attacks sooner or later.

I've talked to my brother. They have been seen in China Mall.

We did it

My lion Your lion.

Your lion

Charlie

Charlie

We'll find her. I promise. There's something you don't tell.

I know.

We have to get some sleep.

Where have you been

Charlie, wait for me.

Get off. They will kill you

Where is he

Where is it Where's my white lion

Kill him Shoot the lion

Shoot him Shoot the lion

Come on

Before hell

Well, Charlie. Now we go.

Let's go.

Stay with Mick.

You should stay away

Your white lion attacked me. Where's my daughter

I do not know. If anything happened, I will kill you

Get lost

I don't want to see you again. You can just try to take the farm.

Mia, where are you

Mia

Mia

What the hell happened there

John

Then tell her. It's not about you

You've done everything right, I know. It's Dirk's fault. South Africa.

Say it now What

What

Mia watched a hunt.

I didn't know anything. He had a permission. I didn't ask.

You promised I've done everything.

How

After that, it cost us the last time.

And now we can lose Mia Mom, Dad It's alright

Charlie protects Mia, until they reach the Timbavati reserve.

Timbavati Yes

Mia delivers Charlie to the Shangaan people.

Wait, Charlie.

Timbavati reserve. Between Kudu and Mount Sheba.

Did everyone hear that We drive to Timbavati.

Mick. We go with you.

Alice ... Forget it.

Wait, Charlie

It was supposed to stick together. Give me a chance

I was very in love, very naive -

and waited for Mia.

And you were ...

... a happy little boy.

We made lunch for the guests.

One day Dad had forgotten something on the kitchen table -

So we drove after him.

When we got to the enclosure ...

... the hunt had started.

And they killed the beautiful lion ...

Without reason. With crossbow.

And you saw it all.

It was so terrible.

We got into the car again. Deeply shocked.

Your whole little body shook, as if you froze.

And I said nothing. I could not.

Pardon.

That was why, we moved to London.

Then Dad came back to us, and I forgave him.

Then followed ...

... ten happy years.

Wait.

It doesn't matter, Mom.

It does not matter.

Mia takes Charlie to Timbavati, and then everything is up to date.

The legend comes true. We are rescued and everything is going well.

She's alive. She is at the entrance to Timbavati.

Kevin.

Let's drive.

We did it, Charlie.

I have no strength left.

But you're going over that river. Then you are free.

The lion.

It has come back.

It will be OK.

It is joyful tears.

Hurry, Charlie

Hurry up Hurry to the bridge

To the bridge

Wait Stop

Don't touch Charlie He doesn't hurt her.

Do I have to shoot Aim

You were right

You can change the world Sheep...

Please save him

Do not shoot

Please save him Protect him, Dad

What is he doing

Do not shoot.

Don't worry, Charlie. You should do it.

Mother

Do not shoot

I must not shoot now. He's in the reserve.

A hundred years ago there 250,000 wild lions in Africa.

The number has decreased by 90% and last year there were under 20,000.

Lions are not considered to be an endangered species -

but with this speed they risk to disappear from nature in 20 years.

For ten years, 10,000 lions are in South Africa was hunted legally in fenced areas.

They are raised on farms that are fooling volunteers and lie to tourists.

RESERVE FOR WHITE LOVES

I can see him Can you

He's got a family He's become huge.

He has wife and children.

Where are you going

He is so beautiful

Kevin Richardson Foundation wants ban on lion hunting in enclosures.