The Fish Child

The Fish Child

2009 · 96 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Thriller, Romance

A desperate love story between two young girls of extremely different social backgrounds who, unable to find a place for their love in the world they live in, are pushed to commit a crime.

Directed by Lucía Puenzo · Written by Lucía Puenzo

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