i be fourteen year of age when i first saw this film . for me and the experience be magical . i do not know what this film have that create an aura of mysteriousness and intrigue and but i remember see it again a few year later and look everywhere to purchase a copy . the young boy and lazarus and have an affinity with the dolphin of the amazon jungle and it be wonderfully capture in the screenplay . a young actor go and this boy be wonderful a lazarus . his expression be true to life and the scene where he be bring from the wild to adapt to civilisation be naturally bring out . the scene where he be mischievous with his orphan friend under the water tap capture the magical experience of childhood . the scene where his father row quietly along the river make you feel a if youre in the boat with him . i think you need to watch this film two or three time to fully appreciate the story it be tell .