Cast of

Tarzan

In the heart of the African jungle, Disney's animated feature "Tarzan" introduces us to a rich tapestry of characters, each as vibrant and compelling as the last. Tony Goldwyn lends his voice to the titular character, Tarzan, a young orphan who is adopted by the gorilla Kala, voiced by Glenn Close. Kala takes Tarzan in after the tragic death of his biological parents, raising him as her own son alongside her biological child, Terk. Minnie Driver gives life to Jane Porter, an intelligent, independent-minded young woman who travels to Africa with her father, Archimedes Porter, voiced by Nigel Hawthorne.

Tarzan's childhood is idyllic, spent in the lush, verdant surroundings of the jungle, learning the ways of the animals and the secrets of the wild. He grows to consider the gorillas as his family, never questioning his identity until the arrival of Jane Porter and her father. The Porters are in Africa on an expedition to study gorillas, and it is during this adventure that Jane finds herself in need of rescue from a pack of angry baboons. Tarzan, with his agility, strength, and inherent connection to the animals, saves Jane, and in doing so, discovers a whole new world beyond the confines of the jungle.

This chance encounter sets off a chain of events that forces Tarzan to confront his true origins and identity. As he begins to interact with Jane and her father, he realizes that he is not an ape, but a human. This revelation leaves Tarzan torn between his loyalty to his adoptive family and his desire to explore his human origins. He is faced with a difficult decision, one that will shape the course of his life and define his place in the world. The movie thus becomes a journey of self-discovery, of understanding one's true nature and learning to reconcile it with one's emotional attachments. "Tarzan" is a story of identity, family, and belonging, set against the backdrop of the breathtaking African wilderness.