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Kayla

19971h 36mNicholas Kendall
IMDb 6.3

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"A classic story of friendship, family and loyalty."

Set in the 1920s, this film tells the poignant and inspiring story of Sam MacKenzie, a boy whose explorer dad disappeared on an expedition to the Arctic tundra. Unable to make friends, adjust to his new Canadian home or get along with his stepfather, Sam finds solace in Kayla, a wild dog he hopes to enter in a dogsled race. But when the community turns against Kayla, Sam must come to her rescue.

DramaFamily
DogDog Sled1920sDog Sled Race

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What is Kayla (1997) about?

Set in the 1920s, this film tells the poignant and inspiring story of Sam MacKenzie, a boy whose explorer dad disappeared on an expedition to the Arctic tundra. Unable to make friends, adjust to his new Canadian home or get along with his stepfather, Sam finds solace in Kayla, a wild dog he hopes to enter in a dogsled race. But when the community turns against Kayla, Sam must come to her rescue.

Who stars in Kayla?

Kayla stars Tod Fennell (Sam Mackenzie), Henry Czerny (Asa Robinson), Bronwen Booth (Althea Robinson), Meredith Henderson (Jaynie Nightingale). The film was directed by Nicholas Kendall.

How long is Kayla?

Kayla has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997.

Is Kayla worth watching?

Kayla holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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