When Elephants Were Young
“They never forget.”
Synopsis
A young man and his young elephant street beg in gritty Bangkok amid the controversial elephant business that threatens their survival, until the opportunity comes to release the elephant to the wild.
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When Elephants Were Young - Trailer 1080p [2016]
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Whistler Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 12, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 17, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patricia Sims
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Sims, Michael Zo Clark
- Original Score
- Bruce Fowler
- Original Title
- When Elephants Were Young
- Country of Origin
- Thailand, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Thai
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20 Year Media, Emerging Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patricia Sims
Patricia Sims, Michael Zo Clark
Bruce Fowler
Brent Lewin, Michael Zo Clark
Michael Zo Clark
Patricia Sims
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia Sims
Director
Patricia Sims
Writer
Michael Zo Clark
Writer
Patricia Sims
Producer
Michael Zo Clark
Editor
Bruce Fowler
Original Music Composer
Michael Zo Clark
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Elephants Were Young
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What is When Elephants Were Young about?
A young man and his young elephant street beg in gritty Bangkok amid the controversial elephant business that threatens their survival, until the opportunity comes to release the elephant to the wild.
Who directed When Elephants Were Young?
When Elephants Were Young was directed by Patricia Sims.
Who stars in When Elephants Were Young?
The principal cast of When Elephants Were Young includes William Shatner.
When was When Elephants Were Young released and how long is it?
When Elephants Were Young was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for When Elephants Were Young?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Elephants Were Young was composed by Bruce Fowler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When Elephants Were Young?
When Elephants Were Young holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).