Old man who lost his wife has to care for an annoying kid whom he hates in the beginning, but ends up caring for deeply. The kid even looks like the kid from Up. Plus there's a dog
shareVery well spotted. I've only just realised that!
shareI thought that too when I was watching it.. I guess it's a theme people like.
shareWell, Wilderpeople is based on a novel written in 1997. At least Taika gives credit where credit's due, unlike Disney has in the past. I wouldn't be surprised if Up "borrowed" from a book little known in America.
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