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Release Year0
Runtime0h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Drama
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TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsFish Skin Suit
About Fish Skin Suit
While playing at the beach with their grandmother, two children witness an Elvis-like man walk out of the sea. They believe he's the "fishman" lover of a female taniwha, Hine Tai. Meanwhile their parents (played by Kirk Torrance and Nancy Brunning) are busy falling apart, and the mysterious man offers words that are either wise or dangerous. Set in a small seaside town, this magical realist fable was written by Briar Grace-Smith (Cousins) and directed by Peter Burger (What Really Happened - Waitangi). It got six nominations at the 2002 NZ TV Awards, and won for Best Drama, and for James Cowley's cinematography.
Directed by —, Fish Skin Suit leans on a strong ensemble — Rachel Batty, Bub Bridger, Nancy Brunning — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 0.
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