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2021

1h 16m

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Joanna is a feisty young orphan who wants to be adopted more than anything else. When her potential new mom drives up to the orphanage, she gets a big shock as the door opens and a talking gorilla steps out.

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Guillem Martinez Oya

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Jan 20, 2022

3/5

A Movie about the family we choose. [Full review in Spanish]

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Andrea Beach

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Sep 17, 2021

3/5

This animated story from Sweden about an unusual adoption is gently paced, quiet, and quirky.

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Director: Linda Hambäck
Producer: Linda Hambäck, Petter Lindblad
Screenwriter: Frida Nilsson, Jan Vierth
Distributor: Viva Kids
Production Co: Noerlum Studios, Film i Väst, Mikrofilm, Lee Film, Sveriges Television, Stockholm
Rating: PG (Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: Swedish
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 13, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 24, 2021
Runtime: 1h 16m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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