Monkey prefers films that are rather gentle and a few weeks ago we sat down to watch the Long Way North DVD which is being released countrywide from 10th October 2016.
The Long Way North DVD tells the story of teenager Sasha, an aristocratic child from 19th century St Petersburg, in Russia. We follow the enchanting tale as she tries to discover what has happened to her disgraced explorer grandfather Oloukine.
The story is told in 2D animation, and Monkey and I sat riveted as the feisty Sacha is determined to find Oloukine and his missing ship the Davai, neither having returned from his expedition to the North Pole. All searches have brought up nothing, but the young Russian is convinced that they have been looking in the wrong place.
Faced with her parents plan to arrange her marriage, Sacha runs away determined to head North and bring home her grandfather and his ship. I won’t ruin the rest of the plot, but it’s very well done and rather poignant. Monkey and I both really enjoyed watching the Long Way North DVD, it’s a truly lovely animation with a good story behind it, and it runs for approx 80 minutes.
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I’d love to explore the Amazon -so many creatures and sights to see -it would be amazing
i would love to explore the grand canyon i went when i went to vegas but didnt get to have a proper look round
I would love to go to the Polynesian Easter island in the Pacific and see the gigantic statues – the heads have always fascinated me and I would love to see them for real
Seeing i have never left these shores i would be happy just to take a road trip across America
I’ve always had a hankering to go to Alaska because of the wildlife and beautiful scenery
I’ve always wanted to see elephants in Africa
I would love to explore Australia as it looks so beautiful and interesting.
I would go to The Maldives and relax on a hot sandbank!
galapagos islands for the sealife
I would love to explore the pyramids as I’d love to know their secrets
The pyramids in Egypt because they have so much history.
Scandinavia because I love the sights and sounds
The rainforest, fascinating place. So many amazing plants and creatures
outback of Australia always fascinated me and want to see unusual creatures x
I would explore Jamaica because of my carribean roots. I have never been there but would love to one day. it’s definitley on my bucket list.
I’d love to explore Australia. I’ve been there a couple of times but never got too far out of Sydney…it would be wonderful to travel between all the different states.
I’ve always wanted to visit Japan, it seems like there’s so much to see there.
i would explore the grand canyon
i would love to go to America 🙂
The Antarctic, so few people have been there.
THe Brazilian Rainforest fascinates me, I would love to explore it
I would love to explore the Australian outback and go to Ayres Rock x
I would explore the American West, because I’ve felt drawn there for a very long time.
Japan. I love the history of the country and would also like to visit modern Tokyo. I also love Japanese food.
Australia because it looks amazing
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Have always wanted to go to japan!
I would love to go to Hawaii and find my own private beach
I always wanted to explore Egypt xx
Hawaii – looks like paradise on earth
Have always fancied New England in the Fall – it would be beautiful x
I would explore the amazon, so many amazing creatures
I would love to explore the pyramids in Egypt as I’m interested in the history of them!
I would like to go to Japan because I find it a very interesting place and looks like lots to do/ explore
I would love to go to Orkney, its so close compared to other places I fancy but it looks fascinating and I think I would love the history and of course the scenery.
I would love to explore Australia! The scenery and animals are both breathtaking and would be an awesome experience!
I would love to explore alaska
I’d go to Ameirca, there is so much to explore and also so different
I’d like to be left alone to explore Pompeii and Herculaneum, I’ve been fascinated with Vesuvius erupting in 79AD and creating a standing moment in time.
Travel Route 66 in the states would be interesting
Cuba… ever since I watched Dirty Dancing Havana Nights it’s been one place on my Bucket List
I’ve always wanted to go to Japan as it is so very different from Europe. I’d love to see the cherry blossom and some wildlife
Iceland as we have been many times and still have lots to see.
I would like to go to Asia, I used to live there and saw some of it, but I am sure there are loads more beautiful places left to see
Pripyat – I would love to see it
I would love to go to Madagascar and the Galapagos Island….. or maybe Easter Island… so many exciting and interesting place!
id go to Australia
Australia because it’s so different from the UK with it’s outback.
I’d love to take my children to explore Africa, a safari to see animals in their home environment
have always wanted to explore Ireland x
The Amazon Rainforest – have always wanted to see the wildlife there
I would love to explore the pyramids and Egypt to see if I could find an undiscovered tomb.
I wish I could go to Tibet
South Pacific – all those beautiful islands.
thailand, ive been once but it wasnt long enough…interesting place
I would love to go to Africa on safari and get up close to all the animals in their own environments x
I would love to go to the pyramids in Egypt as I love the history behind them and it would be amazing to actually see them in real life!
Australia because it seems so different to home
It would be the Galapagos Islands for me. I love wildlife and these islands are almost untouched by humans so would love to explore and see the wildlife.
I’d love to explore the underwater world of The Maldives.
I would explore India. I would love the beautiful sights and smells – and the food!
Alaska. The last wild frontier.
Amazon jungle, so many animals AND PLANTS TO SEE
The uncharted parts of Australia
The outback in Australia would be good, see what it’s like etc xx
I would love to explore Japan and their culture it looks beautiful and interesting!
I would love to visit New Zealand. It looks stunning.
Iceland / Finland to see the northern lights 🙂
Ive always wanted to go to Canada and travel around, it looks like such a beautiful country!
Antarctic because it looks beautiful on nature programmes.
I’d like to go to America, especially Florida for Disney and New York for Broadway.
Japan i love martial arts and always wanted to learn more about the history of the samurai
I would love to take a cruise around Japan and South Korea to soak up all the beautiful views and experience the culture.
I would love to go to New Zealand and explore the extraordinary countryside
I’d love to explore New Zealand, gorgeous scenery and weather to match
The French Alps – I had holidays there as a child
New York, it’s my life dream
I would love to travel to China it looks amazing
id love to explore south america there are laces there that are still undiscovered 😀
Innoshima, Japan. I lived there 2 years and met my husband there. We really want to go back and take our daughter.
The Amazon Forest
I would love to explore space, there are so many things we don’t know yet.
I’d want to explore america and see everything
Iceland, always wanted to go there. Hopefully one day I’ll see those Northern lights 🙂
Australia because it’s so beautiful but never had the chance maybe when I’m free of cancer I’ll be able to complete my dream
I would love to explore Australia because it has such a variety of different terrain, and so many fascinating animals 🙂
I love to Bulgaria something about the place I have been intrigued by. xx
australia. the lifestyle looks incredible – would love to sample it.
I’d love to visit the Galapagos islands to see the amazing wildlife and follow in Darwin’s footsteps.
The pyramids in Egypt
Egypt and wonder over the mysterious pyramids.
China – love the history and culture
I would go to Thailand and I support and Elephant Santuary there and a visit is on my Bucket List.
i would love to travel across Japan. Always been fascinated by the culture
I would love to explore Australia as it looks so beautiful and HUGE! Don’t think I’d like all the nasty insects and wildlife out to kill you though 🙂