Penguin Bloom (2021)

Sam, an active wife & mother of three suffers a broken back, paralyzing her from the chest down. Her new reality causes a huge shift in the easygoing vibe of the family. She's depressed and angry and her oldest son is blaming himself for her fall. Her husband is trying his best, but the stress is getting to them all.

And then "Penguin," an injured magpie, comes into their lives. It brightens their days and gives Sam something to focus on other than herself. The story is is neither saccharine nor maudlin -- it's handled matter-of-factly.

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