penguin,based on true story,animal human friendship,independent film

My Penguin Friend (2024)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
David Schurmann
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    Joao Jean Reno
  • Profile picture of Adriana Barraza
    Maria Adriana Barraza
  • Profile picture of Nicolás Francella
    Carlos Nicolás Francella
  • Profile picture of Alexia Moyano
    Adriana Alexia Moyano
  • Profile picture of Rocío Hernández
    Stephanie Rocío Hernández
  • Profile picture of Ravel Cabral
    Paulo Ravel Cabral
  • Profile picture of Pedro Caetano
    Young Oscar Pedro Caetano
  • Profile picture of Amanda Magalhães
    Young Maria Amanda Magalhães

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Keywords

  • penguin
  • based on true story
  • animal human friendship
  • independent film