Samurai Frog Golf
★ 6 · 2022 · 3m · Adventure · Action · Fantasy · Animation
A retired frog samurai wants nothing more than to be left alone and spend his remaining years in peace on the golf course. But when he unwillingly becomes the protector of a baby turtle he must draw his club for one more round. An animated amphibious adventure for golfers of all ages.
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