A writer documents the journey his family takes to Mongolia to consult with nomadic shamans on the healing of their autistic son.
Director:
Michel Orion Scott
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Rupert Isaacson | ... | Self - Narrator |
| Kristin Neff | ... | Self | |
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Rowan Isaacson | ... | Self |
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Kendal Stewart | ... | Self (as Dr. Kendal Stewart) |
| Temple Grandin | ... | Self (as Dr. Temple Grandin) | |
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Dale Rudin | ... | Self (as Dr. Dale Rudin) |
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Simon Baron-Cohen | ... | Self (as Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen) |
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Roy Richard Grinker | ... | Self (as Dr. Roy Richard Grinker) |
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OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY chronicles the journey of the Isaacson family as they travel through Mongolia in search of a mysterious shaman who they believe can heal their autistic son. This film delves into the strange world of autism, horses, shamanism, and Mongolia while telling the story of a family that will go to the end of the earth to find a way into their son's life. Written by Michel O. Scott
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autistic son | special needs child | autistic child | austism learning facility | mongolia |Taglines:
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$160,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$6,554, 4 October 2009Gross USA:
$156,612Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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This story brings hope to all of us parents of children with Autism... It is honest and full of hope. Autism shouldn't mean that we can't have a life - it should bring us hope and adventure... The professionals who took part in the interviews for the movie did so with open minds. Temple Grandin is fantastic and makes me believe that my son can do anything he chooses if I can help him to do it - I have read all of her books too and to know that she was behind Ru and Kristin on this adventure is great. This book and movie changed my life and the lives of my partner and kids. Thank you Ru, for all you have done for us - you are truly inspirational and a very wonderful friend.