There is nothing more destabilizing than the loss of a parent, whether that is through death or divorce. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s book, The Tiger Rising follows a young boy on his heartfelt journey following the loss of his mother, as he and his best friend Sistine discover a tiger caged behind the motel Rob's father works at. Sistine insists that the tiger be set free regardless of consequences while Rob isn't so sure.
Loss and grief are strong themes throughout the movie. Rob, obviously, is dealing with the death of his mother while Sistine is trying to come to grips with her parents' divorce. Emotions run high as the kids seek help from a maid that works at the motel (Queen Latifah) trying to figure out what to do.
The Tiger Rising will tug at your heart strings leaving you with mixed emotions. Will the children set the tiger free? Will they be able to overcome their own grief?
“Have you ever been inside a cage? Not a real one with metal bars and a lock, though I have had some experience with those. No, I’m talking about the kind of imaginary cage we build to protect ourselves. That’s the kind of cage my friend Rob and I were trapped inside when we were 10 years old, before we unearthed the key that would set us free, and before we met the magnificent creature, who would change our lives forever.” - Sistine (Tiger Rising)
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• Synopsis: Queen Latifah and Dennis Quaid star in this beloved tale based on the New York Times best-selling book by Kate DiCamillo. When 12-year-old Rob Horton (Christian Convery) discovers a caged tiger in the woods near his home, his imagination runs wild and life begins to change in the most unexpected ways. With the help of a wise and mysterious maid, Willie May (Queen Latifah) and the stubborn new girl in school (Madalen Mills), he navigates through childhood memories, heartache, and wondrous adventures in this heartwarming adaptation.
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