A heart-warming story inspired by the real, legendary avalanche dog Barry.

Twelve-year-old Georg and his older brother Alfons are fleeing the Napoleonic Wars across the Great St. Bernard Pass. After succumbing to the harsh conditions, Georg wakes in a hospital wing of a monastery where his brother has left him to recover on his own, and where he must quickly adjust to a stern new routine. Soon after, the boy befriends a local girl, Resi, and finds an outcast Saint Bernard puppy in her father’s kennel. Georg decides to save the puppy and secretly takes care of it. The puppy, named Barry, becomes an inseparable companion, rewarding to the boy’s kindness with unwavering loyalty. Once their secret is revealed, Georg’s sharp wit helps him avoid punishment, and he is instead offered a chance to study at the monastery. However, his success and relationship with Barry drive Célestin, the son of a powerful family, mad with jealousy, prompting him to do whatever it takes to separate the two.

Suitable for ages 8 and above.