Return to the Wolves

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Return to the Wolves is an observational documentary centered on wildlife rehabilitation and ecological ethics. The narrative follows Li Weiyi's efforts to raise an orphaned wolf and eventually reintegrate it into its natural habitat. Because the subject matter focuses on animal ability to act and conservation, it does not engage with traditional human-centric identity politics. The film's themes are rooted in the relationship between humanity and the natural world rather than social the way different parts of someone's identity overlap. While the film lacks representation of many human identity categories, it provides value through its non-Western perspective on environmental stewardship.