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Fable of the Fish

Directed by Adolfo Borinaga Alix, Jr.
85 min / 2011 / The Philippines / Tagalog / Drama
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Lina and Miguel are a poor married couple who are struggling to get by. When they move to a nearby slum, they have no choice but to join the local scavengers digging through a garbage dump in order to survive. Advancing in years, Lina still dreams of becoming a mother despite Miguel's lack of enthusiasm. Somewhat magically, her prayers are answered and she becomes pregnant. In her flooded house during a storm, she gives birth to a son. However when her son turns out to be a fish, Lina's love for her offspring, as well as her marriage to Miguel, are tested by the strange and surreal moments that surround them.

Cast

Cherry Pie Picache
Bembol Roco
Anita Linda
Rosanna Roces
Evelyn Vargas

Crew

Director/Producer: Adolfo Borinaga Alix, Jr.
Writer: Jerry B. Gracio
Co-Producers: Jonas Antonio Gaffud, Elizabeth Juan
Director of Photography: Albert Banzon
Editor: Benjamin Gonzalez Tolentino
Music: Eigen Ignacio
Sound Design: Ditoy Aguila, Junel Valencia
Production Design: Adolfo Borinaga Alix, Jr.

Festivals

Focus on Asia Fukuoka International Film Festival
Adana Golden Boll International Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival
Busan International Film Festival
Dubai International Film Festival
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival Les 3 Continents
Goteborg International Film Festival
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Durban International Film Festival
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