The Fisherman and His Wife
Der Fischer und seine Frau
Synopsis
Otto and Leo are two men from Germany who have launched a successful business in which they import koi, the beautiful Japanese fish, for collectors in their native land. While on a business trip to Japan, Otto and Leo meet Ida, a German tourist who is studying fashion design. Ida begins traveling with the two men, and surprisingly develops an infatuation with the rumpled Otto instead of the handsome Leo. When Ida discovers she's pregnant with Otto's child, the two marry, and upon their return to Germany, Ida attempts to join in the business by creating a line of scarves decorated with koi patterns. However, the honeymoon proves short-lived, and Ida's presence creates a rift between Otto and Leo, as the latter sets up his own concern, raising koi with his new bride, Yoko.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doris Dörrie
- Original Title
- Der Fischer und seine Frau
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Japanese, Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Megaherz, ARD, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doris Dörrie
Inez Regnier, Frank J. Müller
Franz Xaver Gernstl
Department Leadership Roster
Katharina Ost
Costume Design
Inez Regnier
Editor
Frank J. Müller
Editor
Doris Dörrie
Director
Franz Xaver Gernstl
Producer
Bernd Lepel
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The Fisherman and His Wife about?
Otto and Leo are two men from Germany who have launched a successful business in which they import koi, the beautiful Japanese fish, for collectors in their native land. While on a business trip to Japan, Otto and Leo meet Ida, a German tourist who is studying fashion design. Ida begins traveling with the two men, and surprisingly develops an infatuation with the rumpled Otto instead of the handsome Leo. When Ida discovers she's pregnant with Otto's child, the two marry, and upon their return to Germany, Ida attempts to join in the business by creating a line of scarves decorated with koi patterns. However, the honeymoon proves short-lived, and Ida's presence creates a rift between Otto and Leo, as the latter sets up his own concern, raising koi with his new bride, Yoko.
Who directed The Fisherman and His Wife?
The Fisherman and His Wife was directed by Doris Dörrie.
Who stars in The Fisherman and His Wife?
The principal cast of The Fisherman and His Wife includes Alexandra Maria Lara, Christian Ulmen, Simon Verhoeven, Young-Shin Kim, Eva Christian.
When was The Fisherman and His Wife released and how long is it?
The Fisherman and His Wife was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fisherman and His Wife?
The Fisherman and His Wife holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).