The Sunfish
"Love & Fishing Quotas"
Originally released in 2014. The Sunfish is a drama film. directed by Søren Balle.
Starring Henrik Birch, Susanne Storm, and Lars Torpp Thomsen
Synopsis
Kesse is a third generation fisherman, living in a small coastal town in Northern Jutland. Life trudges along without surprises, but all this is about to change. The fishing industry is hit by financial crisis and the small fishing boats are swiftly put out of competition by big corporations. In desperation, Kesse tries to find a way out of his hopeless plight and has to resort to dishonest means, on top of having to fire his best friend and lone employee. As if this wasn't enough, he gets an unwelcome guest on-board in the form of marine biologist Gerd from Copenhagen, sent to study the fishing. Søren Balle's debut feature is a funny and touching film about love, friendship and the difficult art of dealing with change.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Film Maker Aps
- New Danish Screen
- Fænø Lighthouse Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sunfish about?
Kesse is a third generation fisherman, living in a small coastal town in Northern Jutland. Life trudges along without surprises, but all this is about to change. The fishing industry is hit by fina...
Who directed The Sunfish?
The Sunfish was directed by Søren Balle.
How long is The Sunfish?
The Sunfish has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Sunfish released?
The Sunfish was released on January 27, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sunfish?
The main cast of The Sunfish includes Henrik Birch, Susanne Storm, Lars Torpp Thomsen, Mikkel Vadsholt, Kresten Andersen.