The 'Free Willy' story focuses on the bond between a young person and an orca named Willy that is in captivity. There are various challenges they face together, and the overarching theme is the struggle for Willy's freedom. The story shows how the boy and others work towards getting Willy back to the wild, highlighting the importance of freedom for animals.
Yes. The movie Free Willy takes elements from the real experiences of orcas in captivity and builds a fictional narrative around them. However, it does have some creative liberties for dramatic effect.
Yes, but it's not a completely accurate retelling. The filmmakers used the basic concept of a whale's captivity and potential freedom to craft a fictionalized and emotionally charged story for the screen.