Island Of The Blue Dolphins(1964) Apr 2026

Missionaries arrive to evacuate the remaining tribe members to the mainland. As the ship departs, Karana realizes her younger brother, Ramo, has been left behind. She jumps overboard and swims back to the island to stay with him.

Directed by James B. Clark, the film stars Celia Kaye as Karana, a performance that earned her a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year. Island of the Blue Dolphins(1964)

Karana initially seeks revenge against the wild dogs, but after wounding the pack leader, she takes pity on him and nurses him back to health. She names him Rontu, and he becomes her loyal companion. Missionaries arrive to evacuate the remaining tribe members

Tragically, Ramo is soon killed by a pack of wild dogs, leaving Karana entirely alone. To survive, she must break tribal taboos by crafting her own weapons—skills traditionally reserved for men. Directed by James B