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201782 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

The Fish

201782 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A street singer and his mother navigate life in a tiny apartment amid the vastness of Mexico City, where reality intertwines with the magical.

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Jonathas de Andrade

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A street singer and his mother navigate life in a tiny apartment amid the vastness of Mexico City, where reality intertwines with the magical.

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Martin Verdetdirector

Jonathas de Andradedirector

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A street singer in Mexico City navigates life in a tiny apartment with his mother. Their daily routine unfolds against the backdrop of the bustling megalopolis. The film captures moments of prayer and reflection, revealing the interplay between reality and the magic of Mexico. Directed by Jonathas de Andrade, this 82-minute documentary presents a contemporary tale that intertwines personal and urban experiences.

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