Jungle Cruise

Synopsis

In the early 20th century, riverboat captain Frank Wolff reluctantly agrees to guide two explorers into the South American jungle on their quest to find the Tree of Life. Adventurous scientist Dr. Lily Houghton and her younger brother MacGregor, who unenthusiastically takes on the role of her assistant, seek to find the tree which is rumoured to contain healing properties that could be of great benefit to the medical world. During their mission, the trio come up against dangerous wild animals, must navigate the hot and deadly environment, and also have to contend with a rival German expedition who – under the charge of a ruthless aristocrat – seek to find the tree first. Based on the Walt Disney theme park attraction of the same name, ‘Jungle Cruise’ is a fantasy-adventure that harkens back to the adventure stories of old whilst focusing on the benefits and dangers of exploration.