Fable of the Fish
Impoverished, childless and living in a garbage dump, Miguel and Lina become instant celebrities when Lina miraculously becomes pregnant. But Lina gives birth to a fish, which increases her celebrity but leaves Miguel humiliated and the couple at odds. What follows is an illuminating examination of how this unusual family copes and compromises in the face of a modern-day miracle.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Fable of the Fish
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 16, 2011
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Drama
User Score
60%
Original Title
Isda
Production Companies
Phoenix Films, Cinemalaya Foundation
Director
Adolfo Alix Jr.
Description
Impoverished, childless and living in a garbage dump, Miguel and Lina become instant celebrities when Lina miraculously becomes pregnant. But Lina gives birth to a fish, which increases her celebrity but leaves Miguel humiliated and the couple at odds. What follows is an illuminating examination of how this unusual family copes and compromises in the face of a modern-day miracle.