www.savingluna.com

In a film that has won awards around the world, Luna, a baby killer whale, gets separated from his family on the wild coast of Vancouver Island. All alone, he seems determined to make friends with humans. People fall in love with him - a cook on an old freighter, a gruff fisheries officer, an elder and a young man from a First Nations band. But the government decides that being friendly with Luna is bad for him, and tries to force him and people apart.

This effort becomes hilarious and baffling, because Luna refuses to give up his search for a social life. This leads to battles between the government and the First Nations, and between those who love Luna and those who think a wild animal who inconveniences humans should be killed. Funny, heartwarming and poignant, SAVING LUNA explores one of the greatest of mysteries: Who are these lives who share the planet with us humans, and what are the connections between us that we do not yet know?

**** "Breathtaking. Sends a shiver up your spine." Vancouver Sun
**** "An extraordinarily touching film. " The Daily Mail, London
**** "Truly fascinating. Entertaining and educational." Toronto Sun
**** "An extraordinary programme." BBC Wildlife Magazine
**** "Breathtakingly beautiful." Winston-Salem Journal
"Far more affecting than anything Hollywood could serve up.”
       The Times, London
"One of the most heartwarming things I've ever seen." indieWIRE
"Powerful. Blockbuster stuff." Toronto Star
"A moving story." The Daily Telegraph, London
"An amazing story." Radio Times, London
"Captivating. " The Daily Mirror, London
"Riveting. " The Sunday Times, London
"Astonishing. " Victoria Times Colonist
"A masterpiece." Going Places, Durban, South Africa
"Joyous and uplifting. " Halifax Chronicle Herald
"Remarkable. It will stir even the hardest heart." Royal Gazette
"A crowd favourite.” Calgary Herald
"It's fantastic. Go see it!" Waterloo Record
"Mesmerizing." 24 Hours

February 2010

Britain Loves Luna!

A KILLER WHALE CALLED LUNA premiered on the BBC’s Natural World on February 24, and we’ve been receiving lots of great feedback from viewers.

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