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Dear Dolphin
One summer night, Cha-kyung dies in a car accident, leaving her boyfriend Hyuk-geun behind in the greatest sorrow. One year since she died, Hyuk-geun is still waiting for Cha-kyung to come back. Denying the reality, Hyuk-geun builds a fantasy in his mind where he and Cha-kyung secretly share everyday life. To wake up Hyuk-geun from Cha-kyung’s illusion, Cha-kyung’s best friend, Gi-ok who was secretly in love with him, puts herself in the same accident with Cha-kyung.
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows the journey of a family as they foster and train a dolphin named Dov. It captures the unique bond that forms between the family members and the intelligent marine mammal, exploring themes of trust, communication, and the challenges of interspecies relationships. The film documents their experiences over several years, highlighting both the joys and the difficulties of their extraordinary situation.
Critical Reception
Dear Dolphin received a mixed to positive reception, largely praised for its heartwarming premise and the genuine affection displayed towards the dolphin. While some critics found its pacing a bit slow at times and the narrative less compelling than expected for a feature-length documentary, many appreciated its unique subject matter and its family-friendly appeal. The film was generally seen as a gentle and engaging look at an unusual human-animal connection.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and heartwarming premise involving a dolphin.
Appreciated for its family-friendly nature and exploration of interspecies bonds.
Some found the pacing leisurely and the narrative development could have been stronger.
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Fun Fact
The dolphin featured in the film, Dov, was actually trained by the family who appears in the documentary, making their interactions and the filming process deeply personal and authentic.
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