Synopsis
Mr Wong is a third generation fisherman in Hong Kong, struggling to keep this tradition alive. One night, he decides to leave the crowded waters of the harbour, and fish in calmer waters. His luck changes when he catches something that does not belong to this world.
The 2014–2016 Other Asia Window
65 Other Asia films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Fisherman sits at position #38.
The 2010s Other Asia Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Fisherman premiered. 226 total titles in this decade from Other Asia.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #360 of 547 Other Asia films indexed here (34th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.3 points below the Other Asia average of 6.6/10.
Among Other Asia Drama productions specifically: #266 of 356 (top 75%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Other Asia |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Cantonese |
| Runtime | 20m |
| Release Date | March 20, 2015 |
| IMDb | tt4506186 |