Zephyr's Drift - A Gull's Journey to the Sea

Zephyr's Drift - A Gull's Journey to the Sea

Author: Erik Ireland October 13, 2024 Duration: 50:49

A young seagull born in an inland dump embarks on an unexpected journey to find the ocean, learning valuable life lessons from wise animals along the way. Overcoming self-doubt and facing a fierce storm, the brave gull discovers that reaching his dream is just the beginning of a grand adventure.

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