Fish Skin Suit

it'll be okay. We'll be a family again.

While playing at the beach with their grandmother, two children witness an Elvis-like man walk out of the sea. They believe he's the "fishman" lover of a female taniwha, Hine Tai. Meanwhile their parents (played by Kirk Torrance and Nancy Brunning) are busy falling apart, and the mysterious man offers words that are either wise or dangerous. Set in a small seaside town, this magical realist fable was written by Briar Grace-Smith (Cousins) and directed by Peter Burger (What Really Happened - Waitangi). It got six nominations at the 2002 NZ TV Awards, and won for Best Drama, and for James Cowley's cinematography.

Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 45 min

Cast

Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Maori
Original Language: en

Keywords

small town, countryside, absent parent, 2000s

More Films in Genre: Fantasy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fish Skin Suit about?
While playing at the beach with their grandmother, two children witness an Elvis-like man walk out of the sea. They believe he's the "fishman" lover of a female taniwha, Hine Tai. Meanwhile their parents (played by Kirk Torrance and Nancy Brunning) are busy falling apart, and the mysterious man offers words that are either wise or dangerous. Set in a small seaside town, this magical realist fable was written by Briar Grace-Smith (Cousins) and directed by Peter Burger (What Really Happened - Waitangi). It got six nominations at the 2002 NZ TV Awards, and won for Best Drama, and for James Cowley's cinematography.
Who stars in Fish Skin Suit?
Fish Skin Suit stars Rachel Batty, Bub Bridger, Nancy Brunning, Chris Graham, Jacob Rajan, Madeleine Sami.
How long is Fish Skin Suit?
Fish Skin Suit has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is Fish Skin Suit?
Fish Skin Suit is a Fantasy, Drama film.
Where was Fish Skin Suit produced?
Fish Skin Suit was produced in New Zealand.