Wishbone

Barking At Buddha

Based on Wu Ch'eng-en's folk novel, "Monkey"--Motivated by a heroic local dog, Wishbone tries to protect Jimmy and Marcus when they set out to imitate the older kids. The boys' antics transport Wishbone back to ancient China and the tale of Monkey, who also wanted to grow up too fast. Monkey's mischievous behavior leads him to an encounter with Buddha, who shows Monkey that it takes many years to earn true wisdom.