Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

In 1885, young John Clayton and his expectant wife, Alice, embark on a voyage to Africa from Scotland. They bid farewell to John's father, the esteemed Sixth Earl of Greystoke, unaware of the dangerous journey that awaits them.

Tragedy strikes when the couple's ship wrecks along the coast of Equatorial West Africa. Stranded and alone, John and Alice must learn to survive in the untamed wilderness while grappling with their dire circumstances.

In the dense jungle, John and Alice work together to craft a humble home high in the trees using wooden remnants from their ship. This labor of love showcases their resolve to create a new life under the daunting challenges of nature.

The couple's joy turns to despair when Alice gives birth to their son, Jonathan Jr., but soon falls gravely ill. John records his struggles in a journal, showcasing his dedication to both his wife and newborn.

Tragedy strikes a second time as Alice succumbs to her illness, leaving John heartbroken. In a moment of grief, he weeps over her body before confronting a powerful primate named White Eyes, leading to a fatal encounter.

After John's death, the grieving ape, Kala, discovers the abandoned human child. Moved by the infant's cries, she decides to take him as her own, abandoning her deceased offspring and ushering in a new life for John Jr.

Years pass, and John Jr., now known as Tarzan, grows up among the apes, mastering their ways. However, he consistently faces challenges from White Eyes, who sees him as an outsider and a rival.

As an adolescent, Tarzan stumbles upon the remnants of his family's former home, filled with artifacts from his past. This discovery sparks a conflict within him as he grapples between his human origins and ape upbringing.

Tragedy strikes once again when Kala is mortally wounded by native hunters. In a fierce display of rage, Tarzan retaliates against the hunters, revealing the raw power of his dual identity as both human and beast.

The jungle is disrupted by Major Jack Downing and his hunting party, who intends to capture primates for research. In this chaos, Tarzan befriends wounded Captain Phillippe d'Arnot, which offers him a glimpse into the human world.

Under d'Arnot's guidance, Tarzan learns to communicate and reveal his exceptional talent for mimicking sounds. This newfound friendship helps connect him to his human heritage and prepares him for his eventual return home.

In a definitive showdown, Tarzan challenges White Eyes for leadership of the ape clan. Tarzan’s victory solidifies his place among the apes and marks a turning point in his acceptance of his dual nature.

Tarzan returns to Britain, where he reunites with his grandfather, Lord Greystoke. In this new environment, he encounters Jane Porter and feels an immediate connection, though societal expectations complicate their budding romance.

During a celebration, tragedy strikes when Lord Greystoke dies in a tragic accident. This loss profoundly impacts Tarzan, forcing him to confront his identity and the alien nature of civilization that he struggles to fit into.

After witnessing the horrors of his primate kin being displayed in a museum, Tarzan's primal rage awakens. He asserts his identity, declaring his desire to return to Africa, where he ultimately embraces his true inheritance as he fades into the wild.