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Fable of the Fish

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Impoverished, childless and living in a garbage dump, Miguel and Lina become instant celebrities when Lina miraculously becomes pregnant. But Lina gives birth to a fish, which increases her celebrity but leaves Miguel humiliated and the couple at odds. What follows is an illuminating examination of how this unusual family copes and compromises in the face of a modern-day miracle.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2011-07-16

Runtime: 85 mins

Director: Adolfo Alix Jr.

Spoken language:

Genres: Drama

Original title: Fable of the Fish

Production Companies: Phoenix Films, Cinemalaya Foundation

Production Countries: Philippines

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