Raising Sancho (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film

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Released in 2008, Raising Sancho is a documentary film directed by Lucy Meadows, running about 48 minutes.

What it’s about. This is the story of a young giant otter's journey to adulthood. Rescued by local fishermen as a baby and raised by giant otter expert Carolina Vargas, this is the story of a young giant otter's journey to adulthood. At first, Sancho is utterly dependent on Carolina, and has to be bottle fed and taught how to catch fish. Eventually Carolina knows that she will have to break their extraordinary bond as Sancho makes his way back into the wild. Giant otters are highly social animals, so Carolina doesn't know whether an orphaned giant otter can survive alone in the world's biggest wetland. In the idyllic Pantanal, we follow Sancho's story as he learns to survive in a world fraught with danger.

Who’s in it. Raising Sancho stars Robert Bathurst as Narrator.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raising Sancho page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Raising Sancho (2008)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Raising Sancho change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Raising Sancho?
Raising Sancho stars Robert Bathurst.
When was Raising Sancho released?
Raising Sancho was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.