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ADAPTED from a lifeaffirming memoir penned by Cameron Bloom and Bradley Trevor Greive, Penguin Bloom dramatises the magical story of a little bird, which heals the wounds of one broken family.

Australian surfer and adventurer Samantha Bloom (Naomi Watts, pictured) goes on holiday to Thailand with her husband Cameron (Andrew Lincoln) and their three sons, Noah (Griffin Murray-johnston), Oli (Abe Clifford-barr) and Rueben (Felix Cameron).

The dream getaway becomes a nightmare when Sam falls and breaks vertebrae, which leaves her paralysed from the chest down.

The mother sinks into a deep depression, which places a huge strain on the family.

One year after the devastating freak accident, the children bring home an injured baby magpie, which they christen Penguin.

The feathered addition to the house develops a special bond with Sam and helps her to begin the long and painful process of emotional healing.

Streaming from January 22 on Netflix