Chandani - The Daughter of the Elephant Whisperer

Chandani - The Daughter of the Elephant Whisperer

2010 | 52 minutes |

| U/A |

Rated 13+

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Director: Arne Birekenstock

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Young Sri Lankan girl Chandani dreams of becoming a mahout, a role traditionally held by men. With support from her father, she begins training with an elephant calf, Kandula, and impresses forest officers. But when Kandula is taken from her, she faces a heartbreaking setback. Can Chandani still achieve her dream of becoming Sri Lanka’s first female mahout?

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