Fishbowl movie poster

Fishbowl

"Love Will Keep Us Together"

May 9, 2006 0h 30m

Originally released in 2006. Fishbowl is a feature film. directed by Kayo Hatta. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

From acclaimed Hawaiian filmmaker Kayo Hatta comes Fishbowl, a vivid and humorous portrait of growing up in 1970s Hawaii when life was far from paradise. Based on Lois-Ann Yamanaka’s novel Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers, the film follows Lovey Nariyoshi (Mie Omori), an imaginative outsider bullied by her perfect-seeming classmate Lori Shigemura (Jordan Mukai). Escaping into fantasy, Lovey dreams of being the bold girl she wishes she were. Her best friend Jerry (Billy Lam), an effeminate boy longing to join Lori’s clique, ultimately betrays her, forcing both of them to confront friendship, identity, and the painful realities of adolescence.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 9, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 0h 30m 30 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fishbowl about?

From acclaimed Hawaiian filmmaker Kayo Hatta comes Fishbowl, a vivid and humorous portrait of growing up in 1970s Hawaii when life was far from paradise. Based on Lois-Ann Yamanaka’s novel Wild M...

Who directed Fishbowl?

Fishbowl was directed by Kayo Hatta.

How long is Fishbowl?

Fishbowl has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).

When was Fishbowl released?

Fishbowl was released on May 9, 2006 in theaters.