Drowning Fish (2001)
Original title: 溺れる魚
Drowning Fish is a 2001 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Kippei Shiina, Yosuke Kubozuka and Yukie Nakama.
When corporate executives are blackmailed into public displays of nudity on the busy streets of Shinjuku, the big guns are called out to locate "Oboreru Sakana". The "big guns" are a misfit duo of ethically questionable characters who must infiltrate a gay nightclub and "fit in" while they search for clues. What ensues is both hilarious and action-packed. Oboreru Sakana is a rather ambitious and often hilarious contemporary crime thriller. Its narrative swings from the grisly to the humorous and pulls in as many pop culture elements as it can manage.
Quick answers
What is Drowning Fish about?
When corporate executives are blackmailed into public displays of nudity on the busy streets of Shinjuku, the big guns are called out to locate "Oboreru Sakana". The "big guns" are a misfit duo of ethically questionable characters who must infiltrate a gay nightclub and "fit in" while they search for clues. What ensues is both hilarious and action-packed. Oboreru Sakana is a rather ambitious and often hilarious contemporary crime thriller. Its narrative swings from the grisly to the humorous and pulls in as many pop culture elements as it can manage.
When was Drowning Fish released?
Drowning Fish was released on 3 February 2001.
How long is Drowning Fish?
Drowning Fish runs 1h 41m.
Who made Drowning Fish?
Drowning Fish was directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi.