Boonie Bears: Homeward Journey

Boonie Bears: Homeward Journey is a 2013 Chinese animated TV film based on the Boonie Bears animated series. The film follows Logger Vick's attempts to return home for Chinese New Year. Unable to afford a train ticket, he is eventually aided by Briar and Bramble, the titular bears of the show, and other forest animals. Vick initially tries to cut down old trees for money but is stopped by the bears. When they realize he wants to go home for the holidays, the animals build a vehicle from Vick's broken logging machine to help him travel. However, the journey includes unexpected events, such as Tiki and Babu sneaking onto the vehicle, and Vick’s initial escape from the bears near the railway station. Ultimately, Briar and Bramble help Vick get on the train. He reaches his destination, and returns home for Chinese New Year. The movie screened at the Italian Contemporary Film Festival and received reviews from sources including The Dove Foundation and Common Sense Media. It serves as an important entry in the Boonie Bears franchise, emphasizing family and friendship during the Chinese New Year holiday.