The narrator (Rupert Friend) recounts the story of young birdwatcher Peter Watson. Some 27 years earlier, he was taken captive by two older neighbor bullies. The narrator reveals that he is Peter Watson.
This is a Wes Anderson film adapted from a Roald Dahl story. He has released four such shorts on Netflix. In a way, these combine for a full length movie. Maybe that's the initial intention. The reveal is interesting. It does suggest that Peter would survive the ordeal and thereby diminishes some of the tension. The closing text claims that this was inspired by a real story. I would like to know that real story.
This is a Wes Anderson film adapted from a Roald Dahl story. He has released four such shorts on Netflix. In a way, these combine for a full length movie. Maybe that's the initial intention. The reveal is interesting. It does suggest that Peter would survive the ordeal and thereby diminishes some of the tension. The closing text claims that this was inspired by a real story. I would like to know that real story.