The Boy & the Octopus

Nov 12, 2024

0h 5m

★ 6.9

One small wish, one big journey.

Overview

A young boy encounters a curious octopus while snorkeling on a seaside vacation. The persistent mollusk attaches itself to the boy’s head and becomes his constant companion.

Genres

Comedy

Family

Production Companies

adam&eveDDB

Untold Studios

Hungry Man

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Cast

The Boy (uncredited)

Solomon Horta

Mum (uncredited)

Solaya Sang

Lifeguard (uncredited)

Samuel Fernandez

Old Lady (uncredited)

Sedlaczkova Miluse

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The Boy & the Octopus

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