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In 1976, as Argentina descends into political turmoil, disillusioned Englishman Edward Montague (Coogan) takes a teaching post at a prestigious boarding school in Buenos Aires. Struggling to connect with the privileged students and haunted by his own apathy, Edward’s life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers an oil-covered penguin stranded on the beach after a spill.Defying logic—and school rules—Edward brings the penguin back to the dormitory. What begins as a personal rescue turns into a national symbol of resistance, as the orphaned bird (named Juan Salvado) draws out Edward’s compassion and awakens his conscience in a country on the brink of dictatorship.
Based on remarkable real-life events, The Penguin is a poignant dramedy about unexpected bonds, quiet courage, and the transformative power of small acts of kindness.
Actors: Steve Coogan and Jonathan Pryce
Run Time: 1hr 50mins
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1 Market Place, SO51 8YZ Romsey, United Kingdom, WW, 1 Market Place, Romsey, SO51 8YZ, United Kingdom
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