Caterpillar
Nathan is an intelligent, sensitive, and nature-loving boy on the brink of his teenage years. He is also profoundly deaf. After the death of his father his mother has shielded him from the harsh realities of life, until now.
Today his uncle arrives to take him and his rebellious best friend Connor on their first hunt. Joined by loyal family pets Missy & Messy and his beloved grandfather, Gangie, Nathan is about to have his eyes opened to the world.
RTS – Best Fictional (2009)
Nathan eventually builds up the courage to ask Connor why he feels so different.
Bored with waiting for the go-ahead, the boys act out a scene from their favourite movie.
Entranced by the beauty of woods, Nathan experiences a magical moment until the guns start shooting.
The guns have stopped and Nathan emerges from the magical woods into a nightmare.