Chained

When ten-year-old Hastin's sister falls ill, he is forced to leave his village in Rajasthan to work in a faraway forest as an elephant keeper. He thinks it will be an adventure, but he isn't prepared for the cruel circus owner, Timir. Thrown together in a 'chained' existence, Hastin and the baby elephant Nandita forge a bond of friendship that is stronger than any shackle. Hastin protects Nandita as best as he can when she is punished for not learning her tricks. Yet he wonders will they both overcome the odds and survive long enough to escape?