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The emotional through-line of a love story depends on the ability of lovers to confront challenges, survive and grow. This story is bound by the strength of these two characters as they face their own crises provided by a tight, often harrowing series of challenges. The emotions are real and there are sad moments that resonate strongly because, as we know, storks are like humans. The cast is a collection of animal friends and a few enemies - perhaps a few too many, but their presence adds to the overall warmth of the world they live in. Although we know this story, its conflicts give us hope and allows us to once again believe in happy endings. I give this screenplay 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. By Juror #11

The emotional through-line of a love story depends on the ability of lovers to confront challenges, survive and grow. This story is bound by the strength of these two characters as they face their own crises provided by a tight, often harrowing series of challenges. The emotions are real and there are sad moments that resonate strongly because, as we know, storks are like humans. The cast is a collection of animal friends and a few enemies - perhaps a few too many, but their presence adds to the overall warmth of the world they live in. Although we know this story, its conflicts give us hope and allows us to once again believe in happy endings. I give this screenplay 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. By Juror #11

In a picturesque village where storks live in harmony with humans, young Clapper and Malena are inseparable. But tragedy strikes--on her first migration to Africa, Malena is wounded by poachers and left behind, while Clapper, unaware of her fate and assuming her dead, must continue the journey with his flock. Rescued by Pete, a kind-hearted old man who cares for injured animals, Malena grows up in his home, adapting to a flightless life and suppressing her true nature. Three springs later, Pete builds her a nest, replacing Herona, a healed heron - and she is drawn back to the world she once belonged to. Pete releases Herona into the wild, but she is filled with betrayal and resentment towards Malena which quickly turns to vengeance.