| Title - Fish Story Director - Yoshihiro Nakamura Year of Release - 2009 Duration - 112 minutes IMDb - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1244666/ Synopsis Based on a novel by Kotaro Isaka, Fish Story weaves together several seemingly separate storylines taking place at different points in time over a 37-year span to explain how a little-known punk rock song can save the world. In 1975, an unpopular Japanese punk band called Gekirin starts work on their 3rd album. Unfortunately the band is a little ahead of its time; punk won t be marketable until the Sex Pistols debut in the UK the following year. Due to nonexistent sales, their record company decides to drop them and they break up soon after recording their final song: Fish Story . In 1982 a timid college student named Masashi becomes fascinated by strange rumors surrounding the song. Apparently, at a certain point in the recording there is a brief interlude where you can hear a woman scream. Later, he meets a mysterious woman at a party who inexplicably predicts that he will save the world one day. In 2009 a teenager named Asami falls asleep during a school field trip and gets left behind on a boat. Initially distraught, she s eventually consoled by a kindly cook. Suddenly, men with guns storm in and attempt a boat-jacking. In 2012 a huge comet can be seen in the sky on a path to destroy Earth. The US has failed in their attempt to blow it up and with only 5 hours left before impact, all major city streets are completely abandoned. That is, except for one record store that continues business as usual. Within the store, Fish Story can be heard playing on an old turntable... Trailer I've heard quite a few good things about this seemingly unknown film released back in 2009. By the sound of the synopsis, it's a dead ringer for 20th Century Boys, only with more cheese. Looks very entertaining nevertheless, hope you all enjoy it! |
ToukaJun 13, 2011 3:11 PM
| Wow! I just this moment finished watching Fish Story and it was brilliant! Such a refreshing film and one of those that leaves a smile on your face. A captivating, delightful watch. If you ever get a chance, definitely watch it! |
| Just watched this. Really enjoyed it. Witty writing and intertwined stories touch upon various themes ranging from the music industry to religious cults. The characters also provide for some compelling drama. The pacing gets a little sluggish about 3/4ths in due to what I think is a bit of drawn out dialogue, but overall this is a film worthy of attention. |
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