Penguin Bloom
Based on the best-selling book of the same name, the film tells the story of Sam Bloom (Academy Award® nominated Naomi Watts) a young mother whose world is turned upside down after a shocking, near-fatal accident leaves her paralyzed. Sam's husband, (Andrew Lincoln), her three young boys and her mother (Academy Award® nominated Jacki Weaver), are struggling to adjust to their new situation when an unlikely ally enters their world in the form of an injured baby magpie they name Penguin. The bird's arrival is a welcome distraction for the Bloom family, eventually making a profound difference on Sam's life, teaching her how to live again.
Credits
Dir. Glendyn Ivin
Wri. Shaun Grant and Harry Cripps
“For sheer heart I loved Penguin Bloom, world premiering at TIFF, with an outstanding performance from Naomi Watts.”
— DEADLINE
“Naomi Watts shines in one of the most heartwarming movies of the year.”
— COLLIDER
“The Uplifting Drama That's Taking Off On Netflix Right Now.”
— Sharon Pruitt-Young (Looper)
“Naomi Watts is devastatingly good.”
— ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
Image Gallery
Griffin Murray-Johnston as "Noah Bloom"
Naomi Watts and Andrew Lincoln rehearsing on set
Naomi Watts as "Sam Bloom"
Naomi Watts and Director Glendyn Ivin on set
The Bloom Family on set
Griffin Murray-Johnston as "Noah Bloom"
Sam Bloom watches rehearsals on set
Rachel House as “Gaye Hatfield”. Naomi Watts as “Sam Bloom”
Griffin Murray-Johnston as "Noah Bloom”
Naomi Watts and Sam Bloom on location