Alpha (2018)

Released in 2018 and directed by Albert Hughes, “Alpha” is a sweeping adventure film set during the last Ice Age. Starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, Leonor Varela, and Jens Hultén, the film portrays a gripping story of survival and the birth of the human-animal bond. With its breathtaking visuals capturing the raw beauty of prehistoric landscapes, “Alpha” explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the profound connections that develop between humans and animals in the face of adversity.

Set in Europe around 20,000 years ago, “Alpha” chronicles the epic journey of Keda, portrayed by Kodi Smit-McPhee, a young hunter from a tribe undertaking a perilous bison hunt. Following a fierce confrontation with a bison herd, Keda is abandoned by his tribe and left to fend for himself in the unforgiving wilderness. Severely injured and isolated, he must navigate through treacherous terrain with limited resources, all while facing the relentless threats of the wild and the challenge of survival.

Amidst his fight for survival, Keda discovers a lone, injured wolf pup, left behind just as he was. Although their initial encounter is fraught with distrust, Keda and the wolf pup gradually form a unique bond forged out of necessity. As they struggle through the perilous wilderness side by side, their relationship deepens into a profound companionship. The film poignantly examines how this unexpected alliance between Keda and the wolf not only aids their mutual survival but also transforms their individual fears and challenges into a story of trust and adaptation in a harsh world.