Penguin Bloom

It's that rarity - a grown up family film that older kids should enjoy as much as their parents....it's very good indeed..★★★★ ” David Stratton

Naomi Watts stars in the true story of Sam Bloom, whose recovery from a tragic accident is helped when she and her family meet an unusual visitor, a magpie chick Naomi Watts delivers an inspiring performance in dramatising the surprising, true-life story of a woman who suffers a traumatic accident and then finds a unique ally to pull her out of despair. This portrait of a family finding its way through crisis is both moving and heartwarming.

This film, set on Sydney’s northern beaches, is a stunning adaptation of Glendyn Ivin’s best-selling novel of the same name and had its premier at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2020.

Rating
M
Duration
95 MINS

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