"The shamans’ rituals are shown without comment, and autism gets only a brief explanation from a trio of experts, but they’ve much more to say in the extras, including some remarkable observations on certain shamanistic qualities."

"Not to give away anything of what happened in the land of the reindeer people, but it’s not every movie that shows scenes of people dancing for joy because a child has pooped in a field. "

"a portrait of a family fighting to find itself again—even if it means fleeing to the ends of the Earth."

"Six-year-old Rowan Isaacson is the autistic son of two very loving parents whose lives have, since his diagnosis, been devoted to finding a lasting treatment for his devastating disorder. Like in many cases of autism, Rowan has shown a resistance to all kinds of Western therapies and medications. But his gentle and immediate relationship with animals inspires his father Rupert to take his son on a Mongolian trek on horseback to seek the help of curing shamans."

"The Horse Boy is a strange and highly personal journey, combining new-age philosophy with the day-to-day realities of dysfunction. It's a family adventure that few will ever take."

"The Horse Boy documents a family's unusual journey with autism"

Interview: "I'm not telling every family to get on a plane and do what we did. Let the child lead you to what engages them. Get them into nature. The quiet calms them and lets their intellect emerge. There is intellect there," says Isaacson."

"the film demonstrates the value of taking a fresh approach to a stubbornly mysterious condition."

"a powerful reminder to all parents that a child's unique strengths and personality may suggest the best path toward healing."

"a fascinating documentary"

"the cinematography astonishes"

"The Horse Boy will surely enlighten audiences if not fully answer the elusive questions that plagued the Isaacson family in the first place."

"the most inspiring thing in the film is the staggering love these parents show for their boy."

"a powerful and personal saga with a provocative ending"

Part 1: Interview with Rupert Isaacson on the Book & Movie "The Horse Boy"

Part 2: Interview with Rupert Isaacson on the Book & Movie "The Horse Boy"

The Horse Boy is a strange and highly personal journey, combining new-age philosophy with the day-to-day realities of dysfunction. It's a family adventure that few families will ever take.

Rupert Isaacson, a human rights worker, author and former professional horse trainer, and Kristin Neff, a psychology professor, sought out the best medical care when their son Rowan, was diagnosed autism. However, orthodox therapies had little effect on Rowan.

"Watch Michel Orion Scott’s painfully personal, sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes inspiring, and always beautiful documentary to find out. It’s a beautiful odyssey, both enlightening and transformative."

"Parents travel world to find autism help for boy, 5"