Little Fish
Little Fish

Little Fish

2005Movie114 minEnglish

Set in the Little Saigon district outside of Sydney, a woman trying to escape her past becomes embroiled in a drug deal.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users72%
Director: Rowan WoodsGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Set in a bleak, industrial landscape, 'Little Fish' tells the story of Tracy Heart, a young woman struggling with drug addiction and trying to rebuild her life. She works in a gaming club and reconnects with her former love, Jonny, who is involved in the local heroin trade. As Tracy attempts to stay clean and escape her past, she finds herself drawn back into the destructive cycle of addiction and the dangerous world of her former associates.

Critical Reception

Little Fish received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Cate Blanchett's powerful performance and the film's unflinching portrayal of addiction. While some found the subject matter bleak, many acknowledged its emotional depth and realistic depiction of struggle.

What Reviewers Say

  • Cate Blanchett delivers a tour-de-force performance.
  • The film offers a stark and realistic look at addiction.
  • Its emotional impact is profound, despite the bleak subject matter.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the raw and honest portrayal of addiction, with many highlighting Cate Blanchett's commanding performance. Some found the film too somber, but most agreed it was a moving and well-acted drama.

Awards & Accolades

Cate Blanchett received nominations for various awards, including the Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards for Best Actress.

Fun Fact

The film's visual style, characterized by its muted colors and industrial setting, was deliberately chosen to reflect the bleakness of the characters' lives and the pervasive influence of drugs.

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