Fable of the Fish
Isda
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adolfo Alix Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Gracio
- Original Score
- Eigen Ignacio
- Original Title
- Isda
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Phoenix Films, Cinemalaya Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adolfo Alix Jr.
Jerry Gracio
Eigen Ignacio
Albert Banzon
Benjamin Gonzales Tolentino
Department Leadership Roster
Adolfo Alix Jr.
Director
Jerry Gracio
Screenplay
Albert Banzon
Director of Photography
Benjamin Gonzales Tolentino
Editor
Adolfo Alix Jr.
Production Design
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What is Fable of the Fish about?
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.
Who directed Fable of the Fish?
Fable of the Fish was directed by Adolfo Alix Jr..
Who stars in Fable of the Fish?
The principal cast of Fable of the Fish includes Cherry Pie Picache, Bembol Roco, Anita Linda, Rosanna Roces, Angel Aquino.
When was Fable of the Fish released and how long is it?
Fable of the Fish was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Fable of the Fish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fable of the Fish was composed by Eigen Ignacio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fable of the Fish?
Fable of the Fish holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.