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2022

Sakana no ko

The Fish Tale

さかなのこ

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

(c)2022 "The Fish Tale" Film Partners

Release Date
September, 1st, 2022
Running Time
139 min
Genre
Drama , Feature
Color
Color
Screening Format
DCP
Screening Format with Subtitles
English (DCP)

[ Directed by ]

[ Cast ]

[ Staff ]

[ Production Company ]

"The Fish Tale" Film Partners

[ Distributor (Japan) ]

Tokyo Theatres

[ Story ]

A human drama based on the autobiographical essay of "Sakana-kun", a well-known ocean researcher and an honorary doctor of the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, directed by Okita Shuichi, known for the films The Chef of South Polar and A Story of Yonosuke.
Ever since elementary school, Meebo (Non) has been obsessed with fish day and night. After graduating from high school, he wants to continue working with fish, but he is troubled by his lack of success. Eventually, guided by many encounters and kindnesses, he dives into his own unique path.

[ Official Site ]

http://sakananoko.jp

[ Contact (International) ]

Nikkatsu Corporation
International Sales

3-28-12 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033
Attn: KAWAI Emico, SUNG Tzwei, YAMAMOTO Umi
tel: +81 3 5689 1014
fax: +81 3 5689 1044
E-mail: international@nikkatsu.co.jp
https://intl.nikkatsu.com

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