Celebrated Argentine director Lucia Puenzo (XXY) returns with a gripping tale of forbidden lesbian romance and a crime heist gone awry.
Boasting beautiful cinematography and electrifying performances from its two female leads, The Fish Child (El Nino Pez) is a film festival favourite that will take you on a journey you won't ever forget.
Lala, (Ines Efron) a teenager from the most exclusive suburban neighbourhood in Argentina, is in love with the Guayi, the 20-year-old Payaguayan maid working at her mansion. The pair hatch a plan to rob Lala’s family to fund their dream of living together in Paraguay, but while Lala waits to be reunited with her lover, she is detained in a prison in the outskirts of Buenos Aires for a crime she committed long ago.
Desperate to be with her girlfriend, Lala hatches a dangerous rescue plan to get her back.
Film: The Fish Child
Release date: 17th January 2011
Certificate: 15
Running time: 96 mins
Director: Lucía Puenzo
Starring: Ines Efron, Mariela Vitale, Carlos Bardem, Diego Velazquez, Pep Munné
Genre: Crime/Drama/Romance/Thriller
Studio: Peccadillo
Format: DVD
Country: Argentina/France/Spain
DVD Special Features:
• Making of documentary
• The legend of the Matay Pira
• Original storyboards
• Production stills
• Behind the scenes gallery
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