Ooops! Noah Is Gone…

Ooops! Noah Is Gone…

Year: 2015

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: English

Director: Toby Genkel

FamilyAdventureAnimationComedy

With the world facing a devastating flood and the animals seeking refuge on an ark, Dave and his son Finny, two clumsy Nestrians, find themselves sneaking aboard. Accompanied by Hazel and her daughter Leah, two Grymps, they believe they're safe, but when the children accidentally fall off, their adventure takes a dangerous turn. Finny and Leah must now survive the rising floodwaters and avoid hungry predators while attempting to reach the safety of a distant mountain. Meanwhile, Dave and Hazel must overcome their differences and turn the ark around to rescue the children in a race against time.

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1

Rumors of a flood reach the Nestrians

Dave, a restless Nestrian, hears whispers of a flood that could wipe out their world. The idea of a home grows urgent as Finny longs for belonging. The rumors set them on a path toward a fabled ark that might save everyone.

Nestrian homeland
2

A caravan sets out toward salvation

Dave gathers Finny and a caravan of animals, using Nestrian craftsmanship to improvise a vessel. They travel with hope, hoping to reach an ark large enough to shelter every creature. The journey tests their resolve as the threat of disaster grows closer.

Road to the Ark
3

Hazel and Leah join the effort

Two Grymps, Hazel and her daughter Leah, provide unexpected help and join the caravan. Their skills and curiosity boost morale as the group presses onward. Together, they help the others prepare for the voyage to the ark.

Along the caravan route
4

The ark sails and Finny and Leah vanish

Just as the threat seems to fade, Finny and Leah slip away onto scaffolding and vanish from sight. A tidal wave surges toward shore, lifting the ark away and leaving the parents panicked and searching. The separation sets up a desperate race against time to reunite the group.

Shore / scaffolding
5

Parents realize the kids are missing and press on

Dave and Hazel rally the rest of the crew and take control of the ark as it begins to sail. They confront the immediate danger of being separated from Finny and Leah, racing against time to reach higher ground. The journey becomes a test of leadership and trust among the Fearless Four.

On deck of ark
6

Leah and Finny survive rising waters with new allies

Leah and Finny navigate the peril of the rising sea, aided by their new companions Obesey and Stayput. They manage to stay ahead of the flood and keep the group growing as new talents join. Their courage marks a turning point for the voyage.

On or around ark vicinity
7

A growing crew strengthens the ark

With Obesey and Stayput on board, the ark's crew expands, and Finny begins to reveal his inner bravery. The smaller steps toward safety become clearer as the ship contends with the expanding threats.

Ark
8

Dave and Hazel push through guards and confront the Lion Captain

The parents must overcome their differences and work as a team to control the ark. They push through gorilla guards and confront the egotistical Lion Captain, steering the vessel toward safety. The dynamics of leadership shift as the Fearless Four rely on one another.

Ark deck
9

The griffins menace Leah and Finny

Relentless griffins circle, targeting Leah and Finny, testing their resolve. The danger intensifies as the quartet keeps moving toward safety while evading predators. The mood darkens but the hope remains.

Around the ark
10

Obesey reveals a sea connection and the tide turns

Obesey reveals himself to be connected to the sea in an unexpected way, altering the threat dynamics around the ark. As the rising waters claim attackers, the immediate danger begins to fall away. The sea itself seems to favor the children and the ship's course outward.

Ark/sea vicinity
11

Iceberg moment: Finny rescues Leah but falls

As the ark nears Mount Ararat, the ship faces an iceberg. Finny climbs aboard to pull Leah up, hesitates to leave her behind, and leaps back to rescue her, only to slip into the cold water. Dave makes a valiant attempt to save him, but the sea has other plans.

Iceberg in Arctic waters
12

Nestrians can breathe underwater; the truth redefines belonging

In a twist, Dave reveals that Nestrians belong to the sea and can breathe underwater. This new truth reframes Dave's long sense of not belonging among land-dwellers and explains why Finny and Leah navigate the world so differently. The sea becomes their natural home.

Arctic waters
13

The siblings are separated but ultimately reunited with the ark

Griffins continue to pursue Leah and Finny, but Obesey intervenes and the threat dwindles as Dave and Finny swim beside the ark, waving to Leah and Hazel. The ark keeps moving toward safety while the siblings endure separate trials yet stay connected.

Around the ark
14

Ark reaches Mount Ararat and the animals disembark

In the end credits, the ark reaches Mount Ararat and the animals disembark. Dave and Finny realize that Nestrians belong to the sea, and Leah and Hazel learn to swim. The Griffins play a playful card game near Obesey's stomach, signaling a lighter tone for the survivors.

Mount Ararat

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