The Lead Fish

A short, offbeat folk tale that drifts from dry comedy into something quietly unsettling, like a strange story told by a fire.

Directed by

Paul Urkijo Alijo

Genres

Fantasy, Comedy

Starring

Josean Morlesín, Txema Blasco, Patxi Lazkano

Overview

A skeptical marine biology student travels to a remote fishing village with the intention of doing a study on a strange fish called "The lead fish." There, unintentionally, he finds himself involved in a macabre mermaid tale.

How it feels

Eerie, whimsical, dark and absurd. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Mystery, obsession, isolation, deception

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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