
The story
One summer afternoon in 1907, Abel and his wife (both mice) are picnicking, when they become separated during a violent rainstorm. After flying some distance, Abel discovers himself alone on a river island, unable to swim due to the powerful current. Abel periodically attempts to leave the island by various means: flying on a leaf, rowing a crudely fashioned boat, etc. Meanwhile, he tries to create a normal life of sorts, even learning to enjoy a new hobby: sculpture. Still, Abel's goal is to escape the island and rejoin his wife in the city.
Cast & crew
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- Producer
- Michael Sporn
- Screenplay
- Michael Sporn
- Editor
- Gregory Perler
- Original Music Composer
- Arthur Custer
- Director
- Michael Sporn
- Writer
- William Steig
- Writer
- Maxine Fisher

Tim Curry
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