The Lost Children (Los niños perdidos) is an amazing survival story of the Mucutuy siblings and the heroic quest to bring them home after surviving a tragic plane crash in the Colombian jungle. The documentary features first-hand testimonies and extraordinary archive material from those who risked their lives to search for them, including the Colombian Army, Indigenous volunteer rescuers, and the children’s family.

Release Date

Directed by Oscar winner Orlando von Einsiedel (The White Helmets, Virunga), with Colombian Jorge Durán and British-Peruvian Lali Houghton, The Lost Children will be released on Netflix on November 14, 2024.

Synopsis

After a tragic small plane crash, four Indigenous children, ages 13, 9, 4 years, and 11 months are forced to survive 40 days in the Colombian Amazon jungle. (Their mother dies, and the other adults on board lost) They rely on their ancestral wisdom to survive as an unprecedented rescue mission unfolds.

The film emphasizes endeavor, teamwork, and Indigenous knowledge, unraveling the mysteries of the Amazon rainforest. This documentary tells the incredible story from the point of view of the people involved in the epic rescue: the Colombian Army, Indigenous volunteer rescuers, and the children’s family.

“It’s always crucial to treat stories involving painful human tragedy with the deep respect and sensitivity they deserve. I was drawn to this particular narrative because it was clear that within it were many glimpses of incredible human resilience and strength – not only the children’s battle to survive in the forest alone but also the way in which Indigenous rescuers and the military were able to overcome their mutual mistrust and fear to unite in a dangerous and epic mission to rescue the children”, said Orlando von Einsiedel.

Official Trailer

Watch the official Trailer for The Lost Children