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‘Jungle Book’ depicts ‘human cub’s journey 1

Mowgli from the new adventure film, “The Jungle Book,” seems like a younger version of Tarzan, with all the running and playing with animals in the wilderness. But for Mowgli, life in the jungle is not as rosy as it is for Tarzan.

Mowgli has always hoped to be an authentic part of the animal kingdom. He wishes that he were like his wolf parents ...