Yi-An, starting to go to kindergarten, often asks his parents to help him find his past life parents. However, doctors and his parents thought it is psychosis on him. Meanwhile, his parents are under negotiation for a separation. His mom Yaji decides to move out with him while his dad Haoteng decides to look after Yi-An’s ill grandfather. Since his parents are busy with their current life, Yi-An leaves his wish to his grandfather. However, it failed again with the death of his grandfather.
After the funeral, Yaji and Haoteng try to reconcile again and help Yi-An find his past life parents…
„A unique film on family and the meaning and value of memories, „A Fish Out of Water“ takes the viewer to a special place on the border of the familiar and the supernatural, and describes with grace and insight the inner workings of its protagonists, framed within an accurate portrayal of family dynamics.“ – Giovanna Fulvi, Toronto Film Festival
A Fish Out Of Water
上岸的魚
Genre
Drama
Director
Kuo-An Lai
Run time
1h 31min
Cast
Jen-Shuo Cheng, Peggy Tseng
Genre
Drama
Director
Kuo-An Lai
Run time
1h 31min
Cast
Jen-Shuo Cheng, Peggy Tseng
Yi-An, starting to go to kindergarten, often asks his parents to help him find his past life parents. However, doctors and his parents thought it is psychosis on him. Meanwhile, his parents are under negotiation for a separation. His mom Yaji decides to move out with him while his dad Haoteng decides to look after Yi-An’s ill grandfather. Since his parents are busy with their current life, Yi-An leaves his wish to his grandfather. However, it failed again with the death of his grandfather.
After the funeral, Yaji and Haoteng try to reconcile again and help Yi-An find his past life parents…
„A unique film on family and the meaning and value of memories, „A Fish Out of Water“ takes the viewer to a special place on the border of the familiar and the supernatural, and describes with grace and insight the inner workings of its protagonists, framed within an accurate portrayal of family dynamics.“ – Giovanna Fulvi, Toronto Film Festival
After the funeral, Yaji and Haoteng try to reconcile again and help Yi-An find his past life parents…
„A unique film on family and the meaning and value of memories, „A Fish Out of Water“ takes the viewer to a special place on the border of the familiar and the supernatural, and describes with grace and insight the inner workings of its protagonists, framed within an accurate portrayal of family dynamics.“ – Giovanna Fulvi, Toronto Film Festival
Info
Rating
(none)
Production year
2017
Global distributor
Charades
Local distributor
Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival MTÜ
In cinema
11/25/2017