Ring of Bright Water

Ring of Bright Water

The stars, the warmth, the pleasure of Born Free.

1969107 min5.8 / 10

A warm, gently paced celebration of human connection to nature and each other, centered on an unconventional family formed by a man, an otter, and a woman in the Scottish Highlands.

Stuck in a dead-end job, Graham Merrill adopts an otter, Mij, as a pet and then moves to an isolated village in western Scotland. Together they set out to explore the curious and magnificent natural wonders that surround their seaside home. Soon, Graham finds himself falling in love with the beautiful town doctor, Mary. Before long, the three become inseparable friends.

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