Snow Buddies

Snow Buddies

Year: 2008

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Robert Vince

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Dylan Sprouse, Jim Belushi and Kris Kristofferson voice a spirited group of golden retriever puppies who set out on an Alaskan trek. After becoming stranded in the cold northern wilds, the Air Bud pups join forces with a seasoned sled dog and a clever husky pup, learning that teamwork and friendship are key to surviving the harsh landscape.

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1

Puppies' park plan goes awry

The Buddies gather in Fernfield park to play hide and seek, full of energy and curiosity. Budderball spots an ice cream truck and climbs inside, triggering a frantic rescue attempt by the others. The misadventure leaves the puppies trapped in a truck that takes them away to Ferntiuktuk, Alaska.

Fernfield park
2

Arrival in Alaska and new ally

The truck carrying the Buddies arrives in Ferntiuktuk, Alaska. There they meet Shasta, an Alaskan Husky puppy, and his 11-year-old owner Adam Bilson, who dreams of winning the sled race to honor his father. The meeting sets the stage for a joint pursuit of unlikely goals.

Ferntiuktuk, Alaska
3

Talon agrees to train the Buddies

Shasta introduces Talon, a legendary Alaskan Malamute, who once trained Shasta's father. Talon agrees to teach the Buddies how to become snow dogs, despite their inexperience. The training montage begins as the team bonds and learns to work as a unit.

Alaska
4

Training begins and the team forms

Adam starts building his sleigh and commits to rigorous training alongside Shasta and the Buddies. They practice together, hoping to prove that a boy and his dogs can compete in the race. Talon watches proudly as progress begins to show.

Alaska
5

Francois and Philippe reveal Shasta's past

Two rival huskies, Francois and Philippe, reveal that Shasta's parents were killed during a previous race when ice shattered. The revelation casts a shadow over Shasta and his companions. Despite the sorrow, the Buddies resolve to support Shasta's dream.

Alaska
6

Northern Lights farewell and Talon's message

Talon gathers the puppies at a mountain lake to view the Northern Lights. He tells Shasta that he has the potential to become the leader his father was. After the farewell, Talon disappears into the lights, leaving the team to continue their journey alone.

Night Mountain lake, Alaska
7

Race begins and cheating strategy introduced

The race begins despite the doubts of the town. Sheriff reminds everyone of the dangers, and Adam quietly adds his name to the entry list. Jean George III, last year's champion, cheats and sabotages rivals to secure the win, casting a shadow over the competition.

Alaskan race course
8

Arrival of the Buddies' families in Alaska

Meanwhile, Buddies' parents Buddy and Molly travel to Alaska after being tipped off by Miss Mittens. Bernie informs them about their puppies' participation in the race, prompting joyful reunions and renewed concern for their pups. Sheriff Ryan coordinates the growing frenzy from Fernfield.

Alaska
9

Blizzard forces shelter; Adam is injured

A brutal blizzard closes in, forcing Adam and the team to take shelter in an improvised igloo. The harsh conditions take a toll, and Adam sustains injuries that test the team's resolve. The group presses on, determined to finish for those who cannot.

Arctic igloo
10

Rescue of Francois and Philippe; Jean George abandons his team

During the storm, Francois and Philippe fall into trouble when ice shatters beneath them. The Buddies risk their own safety to pull them from the icy waters, while Jean George III continues the race and neglects his own dogs. The act of rescue shifts the morale of the competition.

Icy waters, Arctic
11

Francois and Philippe strike; race turns

Francois and Philippe decide to go on strike, refusing to run further after being saved. Their stand undermines Jean George's progress and ultimately leads to his downfall in the race. The decision solidifies the Buddies' and Shasta's moral victories over cruelty.

Arctic race track
12

Adam wins; Buddies reunite with owners

Adam crosses the finish line victorious, and the Buddies reunite with their owners Buddy, Molly, and the rest of Fernfield's kids. Jean George is scolded for his behavior, and his dogs chase him in frustration. The emotional moment cements the new bonds formed during the journey.

Finish line, Alaska
13

Farewell and return home

The Buddies say goodbye to Shasta and Adam, promising to stay in touch. All seven Buddies return home by airplane and are warmly greeted by their owners in Fernfield. The town celebrates the unlikely heroes who followed their dreams.

Fernfield
14

News of the victory back home

Back home, the owners watch news coverage of the race victory, and Bartleby the bulldog is left dumbstruck by the extraordinary hype around Buddies and their friends. The broadcast solidifies the town's pride in the team.

Day after race Fernfield
15

Final scene: future adventures in Alaska

Buddy and Molly reflect on their puppies' growth while looking toward the future. Adam and a now nearly full-grown Shasta hike through Alaska with five new adult huskies, and Talon narrates a hopeful message about faith and destiny.

Night Alaska

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