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My Penguin Friend

Inspired by the true story of an extraordinary friendship.

A lost penguin rescued from an oil spill transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.

20241h 38mPGFamily, Adventure, Drama

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About My Penguin Friend

Directors
David Schurmann
Cast
Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, Nicolás Francella, Alexia Moyano, Rocío Hernández, Ravel Cabral
Genres
Family, Adventure, Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
Brazil, United States of America
Status
Released

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