THE GOLDEN SEAL (1983)
FRANK ZUNIGA
Plot
Set on the magestic Aleutian Islands, this sentimental story of a young boy's battle to save his favourite seal is not made by disney but has the formula down to a tee. Jim Lee is the only man reputed to have seen the sacred golden seal of the Aleut people, and he is keen to capitalise on the value of its rare coat. His nine year old son Eric, however stumbles upon the seal and befriends it, creating a dilema for the money grabbing father. Schmaltzy.