Upcoming movie My Penguin Friend (2024): Story, plot and cast
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 1h 37m
Release Date: August 16, 2024
Director: David Schurmann
Writers: Kristen Lazarian, Paulina Lagudi Ulrich
Language: English
Countries of Origin: Brazil, United States
Production Companies: City Hill Arts, Content Studios, Schurmann Filmes
Filming Locations: Ubatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
Story
My Penguin Friend is a delightful journey that chronicles the journey of a lost penguin rescued from an oil spill, and it is inspired by an incredible true story. This amazing penguin makes the acquaintance of a broken-hearted Brazilian fisherman named Joao (Jean Reno), whose life is irrevocably altered by this unplanned friendship. The penguin and Joao develop a close relationship as they support one another through life’s obstacles and the healing of old wounds. Their bond deepens to the point where the vast ocean cannot separate them.
Plot Summary
Joao is a fisherman in the seaside town of Ubatuba who lives alone. He struggles with the monotony of his routine and the pain of losing his family. His life drastically changes when he comes upon an oil-covered penguin that is abandoned on the shore. Joao is hesitant at first, but he chooses to take care of the penguin, naming him Oscar. Joao and Oscar develop a special and enduring friendship as he heals Oscar.
Joao’s life takes on a new purpose and sense of happiness when Oscar arrives. Joao finds solace in the penguin’s steadfast friendship and playful antics as they help him face his loss and rediscover his humanity. But as Oscar gets stronger, it will be difficult for him to go back to his natural environment. Joao is faced with the difficult choice of letting go of Oscar for his own benefit, and he must accept the possibility of losing his friend.
Cast
Jean Reno as João, the heartbroken fisherman
Adriana Barraza as Maria, João’s supportive friend
Rochi Hernández as Stephanie, a local who helps with the rescue
Nicolás Francella as Carlos, João’s neighbor
Alexia Moyano as Adriana, a villager
Ellen C. Camp as Young Villager
Pedro Urizzi as Young João
Pedro Caetano as Young Oscar
Amanda Magalhães as Young Maria
Ravel Cabral as Paulo
Wilson Rabelo as Marcos
Juan José Garnica as Miguel
Maurício Xavier as Oscar
Duda Galvão as Lucia
Roberto Borenstein as Luis
Thalma de Freitas as Calista
Juan Queiroz as Pedro
Fernando Lufer as Young Marcos
