The Lost Children(2006)

The Lost Children is a survival drama set on New Zealand's remote Taranaki coast in 1867. After a shipwreck, three children wash ashore with nothing but each other—no food, no shelter, and no adults to guide them. Stranded in an unforgiving landscape, they must rely on their wits and courage to survive the harsh elements while desperately searching for their parents. The series follows their struggle against nature and isolation, exploring themes of resilience, childhood innocence tested by adversity, and the bonds forged when survival depends on it. Set against the rugged beauty of colonial New Zealand, The Lost Children captures both the danger and wonder of a wild frontier through young eyes.