Ploey: You Never Fly Alone (2018)

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A plover chick has not learned to fly when his family migrates in the fall. He must survive the arctic winter, vicious enemies and himself in order to be reunited with his beloved one next spring.

Movie Summary
"Ploey: You Never Ever Fly Alone" is a 2018 Icelandic-Belgian animated adventure film directed by Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson and launched in English by DirecTV. The story focuses on the life of a young golden plover named Ploey who was left behind when his family moved for the winter.

Plot Summary
The movie, embeded in the wild Icelandic coasts, starts with Ploey, a plover chick experiencing a daring interlude before being challenged by daunting foes. His adventures begin in his nest life, which is immediately interrupted when his daddy, Yule, unfortunately passes away whilst safeguarding him from Shadow, a predatory falcon. Subsequent events see Ploey needing to deal with many obstacles alone, consisting of enduring a harsh winter without having discovered to fly.

The story follows Ploey's journey to survive the winter season and reunite with his household as they return in the spring. Ploey fulfills a selection of other animals, good friends, and opponents during his winter layover, including a female plover named Ploveria and a male plover named Giron who eventually become his close allies. Ploey's main antagonist, Shadow, is a constant danger throughout the film.

Character Development & Themes
Ploey's scenarios push him to develop strength, endurance, courage, and management abilities, highlighting the film's central theme of durability. His friendship with Ploveria and Giron highlights the style of friendship and team effort. Ploveria supplies him with moral support, while Giron, an older bird with a past comparable to Ploey's, coaches him on browsing the challenges of making it through the winter season and escaping the falcon.

Dispute & Resolution
Towards completion of the movie, Ploey's objective to find Paradise Valley, a famous warm winter season valley throughout the sea, deals with an intense climax. In the turning point, Ploey needs to face his worry of flying and face the falcon who eliminated his father in order to protect his pals and satisfy his dream. Assisted by bravery and friendship, Ploey victories over the predator and lastly finds out to fly, releasing himself from the winter season's grip and effectively moving to join his family.

Reception
"Ploey: You Never Fly Alone" is more than simply an animated, coming-of-age film. Apart from teaching essential themes like courage, relationship, and perseverance, the movie is acclaimed for its spectacular animation, wonderfully catching the Icelandic landscapes. Although the movie was usually well-received, some critics found the storyline somewhat predictable, but concurred it was suitable for its young target audience.

In conclusion, "Ploey: You Never Fly Alone" is a heartfelt household movie that spins a tale of friendship and survival, with its main character's journey teaching kids about bravery and determination. The signification of the title reflects Ploey's realization that he never ever flies alone, due to the long-lasting power of friendships and household bonds. The film stands as a visual pleasure with a feel-good factor, covering life-lessons inside a feathered adventure. It's engaging for both kids and adults alike.

Top Cast

  • Jamie Oram (small)
    Jamie Oram
    Ploey (voice)
  • Ian Stuart Robinson
    Giron (voice)
  • Harriet Perring
    Ploeveria (voice)
  • Richard Cotton
    Shadow (voice)
  • Sean Astin (small)
    Sean Astin
    Fox (voice)
  • John Stamos (small)
    John Stamos
    Giron (voice)
  • Debbie Chazen (small)
    Debbie Chazen
    Cormorant/Swan (voice)
  • Georgina Sutcliffe
    Raven (voice)
  • Colin Mace (small)
    Colin Mace
    Deer/Raven (voice)
  • Doña Croll (small)
    Doña Croll
    Sheep (voice)
  • Kaizer Akhtar
    Boy (voice)