In the 19th century, applejack salesman Jean Kayak (Ryland Tews) loses everything when a colony of beavers destroys his orchard and business. Stranded in the snowy wilderness, he must learn how to survive by trapping animals and trading furs. What begins as a desperate struggle for survival gradually turns into an increasingly ambitious quest as Jean attempts to master the skills needed to thrive on the frontier.
Using a blend of silent-era comedy, cartoon-inspired visual gags, and inventive practical effects, Jean faces a seemingly endless army of beavers and other woodland creatures that constantly outsmart his efforts. As he develops more elaborate traps and strategies, his battle against nature escalates into a wildly absurd adventure filled with slapstick humor, escalating challenges, and relentless physical comedy from director (Mike Cheslik, Lake Michigan Monster)
Bonus Materials
Master: HD Blu-ray 1080p Widescreen (1.78:1) Feature Presentation
Audio: English DTS-HD MA 5.1, English DTS-HD MA 2.0
Subtitles: English SDH, Czech
Play Movie with VFX Breakdown
Trapline Chapter Menu
3 Audio Commentaries: Sober Commentary, Drunk Commentary, Trashed Commentary (Moderated)
Deleted Scenes
Jean Kayak & His Acme Applejack — Lyric Video
Bobb Barito Sound Design Breakdowns
One Hundred Photos for One Hundreds of Beavers
'Blink' — High School Short Film by Mike Cheslik
Movies that Made Me w/ Joe Dante & Josh Olson: Interview w/ Mike & Ryland (May 7, 2024)
WMSC 90.3 Montclair State University Radio: Interview w/ Ryland Tews (June 1, 2024)
Movie Mindset: Interview w/ Mike Cheslik (May 27, 2024)
Great Lakes Road Show Recap
Commercials & Promos
Trailer