A boy named Xan (short for Alexander) and his father find an orphaned cheetah cub and take him in. They name him Duma, the Swahili word for "cheetah." As Duma grows, Xan's father thinks he should be returned to the wild. Tragically, Xan's father passes away from cancer before he can say goodbye to Duma with his son. Xan takes the task on himself, embarking with Duma on a wild adventure.
Duma is a charming family film about a boy and his cheetah. It is full of breathtaking African landscapes, exotic animals (including an adorable bush baby and, of course, the majestic cheetah), and a soaring world music soundtrack. Best of all, while it entertains, it also exposes children (and adults) to the lessons of courage, indepedence, and respect for nature and the value of parents to their children. There are some scary moments (lions, crocodiles, etc.), but the film is appropriate for all but the very youngest of children, with no profanity or crudeness. It has a beautiful happy ending and is very enjoyable.
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