"My Penguin Friend" is a touching story of friendship and love.
A beautiful tale that begins with a simple act of kindness which leads to a sweeping family adventure, My Penguin Friend is a triumphant tale of friendship between a lonely father and the little lost penguin DinDim who recharges his spirit and heals his family with an unshakable, ocean-crossing display of love and loyalty. My Penguin Friend is showing in select theatres starting on today August 16, 2024.
Humble fisherman João (International star Jean Reno) has turned away from the world in the wake of tragedy. But when he discovers a penguin drifting alone in the ocean, drenched in oil from a spill, his first instinct is to help. To his wife’s (Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza) dismay, he not only rescues the sea creature, but takes the flightless bird under his wing. For the first time in years João starts to feel joy, even if he cannot fathom just how unbreakable a bond is being formed. When the penguin suddenly disappears back into the immense wilds of the ocean, João believes it is impossible that he will ever see his friend again. But thousands of miles away, the penguin is caught in misadventures of his own, determined to use his unique GPS-like powers to find his way back to the place he now considers home. Based on an emotional true story that riveted the world and filmed on the spectacular coasts of Brazil and Argentina, My Penguin Friend is a tale that traverses the magic of the ocean, the beauty of nature, and the transformative power of love.
This film is a reminder that compassion and love for fellow beings can create a lasting bond of a lifetime. Kindness and leading with love can send your life down unexpected paths and send you on journeys that can create memories enough to last a lifetime. This story is heartfelt, touching, and beautiful.
While this film is majorly based on true events, it truly reiterates one of the golden rules that, "“all life is precious” and that we are all connected to other beings through nature and the beauty of life here on Earth. This film is a perfect family feel good movie that can be enjoyed by viewers of all ages.