

My Penguin Friend
2024-08-07 · 98 min · ★ 7.4
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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Production details
- Directors
- David Schurmann
- Production companies
- City Hill Arts, Content Studios, Schurmann Filmes, Sur Film, Ventre Studio
- Countries
- Brazil, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 2,756,776
Top Cast
Jean RenoJoão
Adriana BarrazaMaria
Nicolás FrancellaCarlos
Alexia MoyanoAdriana
Rocío HernándezStephanie
Ravel CabralPaulo
Pedro CaetanoYoung Oscar
Amanda MagalhãesYoung Maria
Juan QueirozPedro
Wilson RabeloMarcos
Rafael PimentaYoung Luis
José TrassiTito
Roberto BorensteinLuis
Thalma de FreitasCalista
Pedro UrizziYoung JoãoTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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