At the outbreak of World War One, Albert’s beloved horse is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Though still not old enough to enlist he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford, in association with ​the award-winning Handspring Puppet Company.

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