Bao was born in a family of otter fishermen who passed the tradition down from father to son. During the war, everything changed and Bao had to become a farmer. Two years ago he found Loutra, a young otter caught in a trap. Bao took her in, and resumed the family tradition again. But these days, a free otter is an otter in danger, especially if it isn’t afraid of humans. Fishermen poison otters because they destroy everything. The animals are killed for their hides and their meat. Now that his otter has grown up, Bao wants to give her back to nature and he is looking for a wile place, far from humans. But he is wondering if such a place doesn’t remain only in his memories.
This is part of the Lords of the Animals series, which presents amazing stories of human and animal coexistence from around the world. Discover the warm and trusting relationships and the ancient traditions, passed down through generations, that have permanently linked humans to animals of nearly every description.
Written and Directed by: Jacques Malaterre
Produced by: Frédéric Fougea
A Boréales Production • Release Year: 1996
26 minutes • Color