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9. The Cave of the Yellow Dog (2005)
The film tells the story of a Mongolian girl and her life on the vast steppe. One day, she finds a small dog and quickly makes it her best friend. Many things begin to happen as the two friends embark on a journey to find the girl's nomadic family.
This is a lighthearted film with a simple plot, which might be difficult for young children to watch from beginning to end. But the "reward" lies at the end, for those who are patient: a lesson about respecting and accepting the differences in the lives of some children – compared to the lives of others. The film also features many vast and expansive landscapes of the Mongolian steppes, enough for you to find your own horizon.
8. Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007)
On a gloomy, rainy day in England, Mr. Bean was lucky enough to win first prize in a charity raffle at his church, with a generous reward including a camera, 200 Euros, and a week-long trip to a beautiful beach in Southern France. With his signature clumsiness and awkwardness, Mr. Bean's journey to France unfolds with many unexpected and delightful events.
This movie will be a charming way for your whole family to take a 90-minute trip to France. While the 90s style of comedy may seem outdated in the 2020s, Mr. Bean's wit will never get old for children.
7. Coco (2017)
The film's protagonist is a 12-year-old boy named Miguel, who dreams of becoming a famous musician, but his family strongly dislikes music and forbids him from pursuing it. During Mexico's Day of the Dead festival, Miguel wanders into the Land of Spirits (where the souls of the deceased reside). There, he meets many extraordinary characters, embarks on a magical adventure, and ultimately unravels mysteries about his life and family history.
Beyond its vivid visuals, captivating music, and heartwarming message about family, the film Coco also authentically and engagingly portrays the beauty of Mexican tradition and culture. Both children and adults are sure to be drawn into the journey of this courageous young boy, Miguel.
6. Moana (2016)
In a village in the middle of the ocean, there lives a brave little girl who longs for freedom and is always drawn to the sea, but is prevented from doing so by the villagers – this is Moana. Then, as the island dies, the sea bestows upon her the mission to cross the ocean to save humanity. On Moana's arduous journey, demigods and spirits from real-life epics and myths also appear.
Set against the backdrop of Polynesian culture and with a storyline about a young girl on a journey to save her homeland, Moana consistently appears on lists of travel movies for children, inspiring them with courage, resilience, and a connection with nature.
5. Paddington (2015)
The film tells the story of a bear cub with a great love for England who travels alone to London in search of a home. There, he is fortunate enough to be taken in by the kind Brown family, who name him Paddington. However, due to his differences from the surrounding residents, Paddington encounters many troubles and ironic situations, as well as facing a serious challenge that threatens the relationship between the Brown family and Paddington.
Beginning with a setting in Peru and its famous sandwiches, the colorful footage gradually moves to London, leading you on a humorous, heartwarming, and insightful adventure in the capital of the foggy land. If you enjoyed Paddington, you can check out the equally captivating sequel – although the second part doesn't focus as much on the travel spirit as the first.
4. HOLIDAY IN THE WILD (2019)
When her husband abruptly ends their marriage, Kate Conrad, a stylish woman, decides to embark on a solo "honeymoon" trip to Africa. Wandering through the wilderness, she even adopts an orphaned elephant, and from there, she meets the love of her life.
As one of countless films about life-changing turning points, the highlight ofHoliday in the Wild(A Wilderness Holiday) is set against the backdrop of... a baby elephant and the vast, endless expanse of the African sky. Especially for those who have a love for the African continent, this will be a perfect, sweet movie.
3. Fly Away Home (1996)
Unable to tolerate her artist husband's "crazy" projects, the wife left with their child. After nine years of traveling the world, she suddenly died in an accident. From Canada, the father came to pick up his daughter after his wife's death, and from here a series of problems began to arise between father and daughter – as the father was always engrossed in his work. Ultimately, thanks to their joint efforts to help a flock of separated wild ducks return south for the winter, the father and daughter rediscovered the emotional bond that seemed to have been lost for so long.
The film was made on a relatively small budget, and the images of the Canadian countryside are depicted in a simple, rustic way. But it is precisely this unspoiled and charming quality that convinces us that only nature – with its gentle, pure, and unpolished beauty – can heal emotional wounds and bring people together.
2. where the wild things are (2009)
Where the wild things are(The Place of the Wild) is a film based on the novel of the same name (by author Maurice Sendak, published in 1963), and quickly attracted not only young audiences but also parents when it was released.
The film tells the story of a mischievous boy named Max. One night, like any other night, mysterious things happen in his room: the jungle and the sea, which were once part of Max's imagination, suddenly appear before his eyes. Without hesitation, Max sails to the land "of the wild," confronting them alone, trying to tame them, becoming king, and joining in the fun with his wild subjects...
Many viewers agree that, despite being labeled a children's film,Where the wild things areEssentially, it's a film for parents to look back on their own childhoods. The screenwriter and director, Spike Jonze, himself once said: "My main goal wasn't to make a children's film. What I wanted to document was childhood."
1. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
Walter Mitty's "crisis" struck him in his 40s, with no particularly memorable experiences in his otherwise dreary life. Then, by chance, life transformed him from an office worker into a daring adventurer – from Greenland to Iceland, and all the way to the Himalayas.
For adults who are nomadic,The secret life of Walter Mitty(The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) is certainly not an unfamiliar film. So why not introduce it to your children and see the results! Either the film will broaden their horizons; or it will leave them with bewildering questions about the wider world; or, it will be an opportunity for your whole family to discuss and "answer" each other's questions about the beauty, value, and meaning of life that the film conveys.
