Does your life sometimes seem stormy? Financial woes mounting? Trouble at home or work? Got family conflicts? Need some hope? Maybe what worked for these Mexican orphans and their caretaker is worth trying. Go fishin'. And pray.
Blue Miracle: Is this Netflix drama based on the true story of Casa Hogar?
Fri May 28, 2021 at 10:45am ET
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Netflix’s latest family drama Blue Miracle tells the story of a local orphanage called Casa Hogar. After the organization finds itself in financial ruins after a natural disaster, the director turns to a competitive fishing competition in hopes of winning the large cash prize.
Orphanage director ‘Papa’ Omar (Jimmy Gonzales) recruits a few of his boys and teams up with the grumpy fisherman Wade Malloy (Dennis Quaid) in hopes of winning the cash prize of $250,000. The story is surprisingly sweet as the group forms unexpected bonds and learns important life lessons.
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