One grumpy bushman. One rebellious foster kid. One national manhunt.

This week on 100 Things We Learned From Film, we're heading into the New Zealand wilderness to uncover the incredible story behind Taika Waititi's Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016).

From Barry Crump's original novel and hidden Kiwi references to filming in some of New Zealand's most stunning locations, we're revealing the making-of stories, production secrets, casting decisions and behind-the-scenes facts that helped turn this modest independent film into a worldwide favourite.

Join us as we explore how Sam Neill and Julian Dennison created one of cinema's most unlikely friendships, why the production had to invent a birthday song at the last minute, the surprising tribute hidden in Hec's truck, and how a five-week shoot launched Taika Waititi onto the Hollywood A-list.

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