“Animals are more than humans,” Pooja R Bhale proclaims in this deeply personal, passionate, and heartrending documentary presented by actor-producer and animal lover, John Abraham. Spanning almost a decade, it chronicles her annual journeys to the Himalayas with Oslo, a Siberian husky who, as Bhale reminds us, belongs to colder climes. But this is not merely a travel documentary. It is equally about Bhale’s own emotional and spiritual journey, and about the idea that nature is sentient. Prayer, surrender, and silent communication run through the film’s narrative. So does its belief that one does not choose an animal; the animal chooses its human, just as Oslo chose Bhale when she was initially reluctant to bring him home. As a puppy, Oslo had already been given up six times before finding her.

At its core, the documentary is about awareness. It highlights the harm caused by keeping Siberian huskies in warm…