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: The daughter of a retired governor, thrust into a survival situation.

: Directed by Mikael Salomon and produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment and Disney. It was filmed on location in Namibia and Zimbabwe to capture the vast scale of the desert. A Far Off Place

: The book explores deep spiritual connections to the land, the "magic" of Africa, and the clash between traditional cultures and violent political upheaval. Characters : : The daughter of a retired governor, thrust

The film follows two teenagers and a Bushman who must trek 2,000 miles across the Kalahari Desert to escape ruthless ivory poachers. : The book explores deep spiritual connections to

: After their families are murdered by ivory poachers at a remote African homestead, Nonnie (Reese Witherspoon) and Harry (Ethan Embry) are forced to flee into the desert. They are guided by Xhabbo (Sarel Bok), a Bushman who teaches them how to survive the harsh environment while they are pursued by the killers.

: Van der Post's work is often praised for its descriptive power and its respectful, if somewhat romanticized, portrayal of San culture. 3. Key Concepts & Locations