My Octopus Teacher (2020)

A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.

Director: James Reed
Cast:
Runtime: 01h 25m
Type: Movie

My Octopus Teacher (2020)

A filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.

Director: James Reed
Cast:
Runtime: 01h 25m
Type: Movie
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