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The Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim

Nov 19, 2018 · 6m
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Animation
Drama

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An animation about a disabled penguin who lives on a rocky island in the southern seas where she feels isolated from the rest of her colony. She is inventive, resourceful and tough but frustrated about what she cannot do.

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CAST

Adam McNicol
Directed by Tom Rourke

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Animation 2018, BFI, BBC, Wingspan Productions
Country
US, GB

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