The Fish Child
Seen it?2009 | 96 min | Drama, Thriller, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Coffy, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A desperate love story between two young girls of extremely different social backgrounds who, unable to find a place for their love in the world they live in, are pushed to commit a crime.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lucía Puenzo
- Inés EfrónLala
- Mariela VitaleLa Guayi
- Pep MunnéJudge Bronté
- Diego VelázquezVasco
- Carlos BardemCommissioner Pulido
- Arnaldo AndréSócrates Espina
- Ailín SalasLa Guayi (girl)
- Sandra GuidaFelicitas
- Julián DoreggerNacho
- Jorge Booth