"Bookworm" tells the story of how 11-year-old Mildred's life turns upside down when her mother is hospitalized. Her American magician father, Strawn Wise, steps in to take care of her. While Mildred is a book-loving child, her father takes her camping in the famous wilderness of New Zealand to entertain her. This becomes the ultimate test of family ties for both father and daughter, as they try to find a mythological creature called the Canterbury Panther. Throughout the adventure, Mildred and her father get the opportunity to know each other better and during this time, they are exposed not only to each other, but also to the power of nature and the mysteries of the universe.
The film was shot in the wild and beautiful nature of New Zealand. This film, which mesmerizes its viewers and touches everyone who loves nature, also emphasizes the importance of family ties and the power of a parent and child learning to understand each other.
