A young killer whale, separated from his pod, roams the waters of Nootka Sound, Canada, seeking companionship and facing the challenges of isolation.
“Friendship is bigger than we know.”
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A young killer whale, separated from his pod, roams the waters of Nootka Sound, Canada, seeking companionship and facing the challenges of isolation.
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Synopsis
Luna, a young killer whale, swims alone in Nootka Sound, Canada. Separated from his pod, he faces new challenges in his environment. The film follows Luna's interactions with locals and attempts to find companionship. It uses footage from the original 2007 documentary Saving Luna. Directed by Suzanne Chisholm and Michael Parfit, it features narration by Ryan Reynolds. Released in 2011, the film received an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and won an award at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- See Luna's unique story in Nootka Sound, Canada.
- Meet the locals and their connection to Luna.
- Find out about the federal regulations impacting orca interactions.
Did You Know
- The Whale has an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 23 reviews.
- The film has a duration of 89 minutes.
- Ryan Reynolds narrates the documentary, which was released in 2011.
- The film was produced by Suzanne Chisholm and features executive producers including Scarlett Johansson.
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Who directed the documentary The Whale?
The Whale was directed by Suzanne Chisholm and Michael Parfit.
What is the average rating of The Whale on Rotten Tomatoes?
The Whale holds an 83% rank on Rotten Tomatoes based on 23 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10.
What year was The Whale released?
The Whale was released in 2011.
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