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Critic Andrea Beach
rated 6

...those who like gentle, warmhearted stories will enjoy it as they absorb messages about finding family and home.

Read full review at Common Sense Media
Critic Wanda Bendjelloul
rated 8

...framför allt är detta en vacker hyllning till alla okonventionella djur och människor på vår planet.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter
Critic Jens Peterson
rated 6

Säkert bildberättande och suveräna röster i alla roller drar in tittaren i huvudpersonernas smärtor och glädjestunder.

Read full review at Aftonbladet
Critic Sofia Olsson
rated 8

Det är gripande, fienden är tydlig och persongalleriet ytterst vältecknat.

Read full review at Svt Kulturnyheterna
Critic Caroline Hainer
rated 6

Pernilla August och Stellan Skarsgård som Gorillan och Tord tar röstskådespeleriet till högre nivåer.

Read full review at Göteborgsposten

Cast & Crew

Linda Hambäck
Director
Stellan Skarsgård
As Tord Fjordmark (voice)
Pernilla August
As Gorilla (voice)
Melinda Kinnaman
As Gerd (voice)

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In a heartwarming tale of unexpected family, a young girl named Jonna finds herself adopted by a gorilla. Despite initial hesitation, Jonna quickly learns to love and appreciate her new mother's unique qualities. But just as they're settling into their new life together, they're threatened by a powerful authority figure who seeks to tear them apart. Will their bond be strong enough to overcome the challenges they face?

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