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Movie poster: Tarka the Otter (1979)
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Tarka the Otter

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1979 · 87 min Family Drama Adventure
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

Set in the English countryside of the 1920s - when otter hunting was still legal - this film follows the life of Tarka the Otter from his birth into adulthood. We witness his close shaves, and his struggle with a man who tries to keep our furry hero as a pet.

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Year 1979
Country United Kingdom
Genre Family, Drama, Adventure
Director David Cobham
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (12 votes)

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The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: David Cobham

— MovieFinder Editorial

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