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Anything Is Possible

2013

Ethan Bortnick plays the leading role as Nathan,a young boy who's separated from his mother when she goes missing during a trip to Japan to help after the tsunami. The movie explores issues like homelessness, military family life and adoption. Ethan co-wrote the music with Grammy award winning songwriter and producer, Gary Baker and will also score the entire film. Ethan will become the youngest actor to co-write the soundtrack and play the leading role in a feature film. When Army lieutenant, MARGARET PETERS (Lacy Chabert) goes missing during a tsunami rescue mission in Japan, back in Detroit, her son, NATHAN (Ethan Bortnick), discovers that his father GEORGE (Jonathan Bennett) isn't his biological father. Learning that Child Care Services could take him away, Nathan runs away before his father can explain. While George goes on a frantic search, Nathan takes to the streets of Detroit wh

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? The film involves a missing parent, a runaway child, homelessness, military trauma, and possible separation by child services. These themes may be emotionally intense but are presented in a family-oriented drama. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Death of a character1/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Nathan’s mother goes missing during a tsunami rescue mission, creating serious danger and uncertainty, but her death is not confirmed here.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

No strong language is indicated; any language concerns appear likely to be mild, though the synopsis is not scene-by-scene.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romance is not identified as a story focus; any adult relationship material appears likely to be minor.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A child being lost in a city and themes of family separation can be distressing for viewers.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

The premise involves a tsunami rescue mission and a runaway child, but no specific fights or repeated violence are described.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The young protagonist shows great personal strength.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Strong focus on music and artistic expression.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes depiction of a homeless veteran and socioeconomic struggles.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Touches on social issues like homelessness and foster/military family dynamics.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness between strangers is a central plot element.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on resilience, family healing, and the power of music.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The lead character demonstrates courage and perseverance.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Anything Is Possible would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Anything Is Possible, and what caused that change?
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