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‘My Penguin Friend’ review: Tale of unusual long-distance bond is touching

Jean Reno and 10 flightless birds star in warm-hearted and simple English-language Brazilian film about a pair of pals

Jean Reno’s Joao goes for a walk with his pal DinDim in a scene from “My Penguin Friend.” (Courtesy of Roadside Attractions)
Jean Reno’s Joao goes for a walk with his pal DinDim in a scene from “My Penguin Friend.” (Courtesy of Roadside Attractions)
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It’s not easy to think of a much sweeter story than that of a man who rescues and cares for a penguin he finds, which in turn not only befriends him but swims thousands of miles each year to spend several months with him.

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