Deserted WWII, vanished into the woods for 60 years. The legend no one believed was real.
In the 1940's American-born Willard MacDonald jumped his troop train heading to WWII. Fearing authorities he lived as a hermit deep in the northern wilderness of Nova Scotia, Canada for more than 60 years inspiring folklore for generations.
Cinematography
Gully Lake wilderness shots that swallow you whole.
Direction
Amy Goldberg lets locals tell it—no dramatic reenactments needed.
Sound
Randy Bachman's narration like campfire stories from a rock legend.
Director
Amy Goldberg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Randy Bachman recorded his narration between tour dates, often doing takes in hotel rooms.
Willard became a Nova Scotia folk icon—some locals still leave gifts at his former campsite.
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