Gone with the Fish
"Real people. True Love. Easy Money. And big trouble."
Originally released in 1999. Gone with the Fish is a drama/comedy film. directed by Lotte Svendsen.
Starring Sofie Stougaard, Henrik Lykkegaard, and Michelle Bjørn-Andersen
Synopsis
Based on director Lotte Svendsen's own memories of her childhood on the Baltic island of Bornholm, but though it is set in 1981 the conflicts portrayed do not seem far away. At the start of the film Lars Erik and his wife Sonja are doing well on the Baltic island of Bornholm. Lars Erik is a successful fisherman, Sonja is a traditional housewife, proud of their new house bulging with consumer goods. Their love for each other is the sturdy footing on which their home is founded. Lars Erik employs three men on his trawler, and spends as fast as he earns, so when fishing quotas are cut he faces a crisis. One by one his men leave the boat, but he refuses to give up. Being a fisherman is like being a farmer - you depend on the wealth of mother nature herself. However, mother nature is like romance, highly capricious!
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Per Holst Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gone with the Fish about?
Based on director Lotte Svendsen's own memories of her childhood on the Baltic island of Bornholm, but though it is set in 1981 the conflicts portrayed do not seem far away. At the start of the fil...
Who directed Gone with the Fish?
Gone with the Fish was directed by Lotte Svendsen.
How long is Gone with the Fish?
Gone with the Fish has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Gone with the Fish released?
Gone with the Fish was released on September 3, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gone with the Fish?
The main cast of Gone with the Fish includes Sofie Stougaard, Henrik Lykkegaard, Michelle Bjørn-Andersen, Isidor Torkar, Thomas Bo Larsen.