Synopsis

Fish Boy is a teenager facing the challenges of growing up. His problems are especially severe, as he is different from all others: he is half boy, half fish. His drama is set against the background of a seemingly idyllic fishing village, where his father wants to teach him how to become a fisherman. The boy’s struggle with the stigma of rejection takes place in several dimensions of interpersonal relationships. Ultimately, it also affects Fish Boy’s relationship with himself.

Tomek Popakul

Tomek Popakul graduated from Łódź Film School in animation direction and special effects. His debut movie Ziegenort was shown at many festivals around the world. Another one of his projects, Acid Rain, received 35 awards, was shown at around 90 festivals, got a prestigious nomination for Annie Awards, and was on the  list of Oscar nominees. Created short hybrid animation Moon for HBO pandemic anthology At Home. Collaborated with Kasumi Ozeki on Acid Rain, Moon, and now Zima.