The Fisherman and His Wife (2005)

The Fisherman and His Wife (2005) poster

Otto and Leo are two men from Germany who have launched a successful business in which they import koi, the beautiful Japanese fish, for collectors in their native land. While on a business trip to Japan, Otto and Leo meet Ida, a German tourist who is studying fashion design. Ida begins traveling with the two men, and surprisingly develops an infatuation with the rumpled Otto instead of the handsome Leo. When Ida discovers she's pregnant with Otto's child, the two marry, and upon their return to Germany, Ida attempts to join in the business by creating a line of scarves decorated with koi patterns. However, the honeymoon proves short-lived, and Ida's presence creates a rift between Otto and Leo, as the latter sets up his own concern, raising koi with his new bride, Yoko.

Director: Doris Dörrie
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Editing: Frank J. Müller, Inez Regnier
Production: Megaherz, ARD, Constantin Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, 日本語, Română
Original Language: de

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fisherman and His Wife about?
Otto and Leo are two men from Germany who have launched a successful business in which they import koi, the beautiful Japanese fish, for collectors in their native land. While on a business trip to Japan, Otto and Leo meet Ida, a German tourist who is studying fashion design. Ida begins traveling with the two men, and surprisingly develops an infatuation with the rumpled Otto instead of the handsome Leo. When Ida discovers she's pregnant with Otto's child, the two marry, and upon their return to Germany, Ida attempts to join in the business by creating a line of scarves decorated with koi patterns. However, the honeymoon proves short-lived, and Ida's presence creates a rift between Otto and Leo, as the latter sets up his own concern, raising koi with his new bride, Yoko.
Who directed The Fisherman and His Wife?
The Fisherman and His Wife was directed by Doris Dörrie.
Who stars in The Fisherman and His Wife?
The Fisherman and His Wife stars Alexandra Maria Lara, Christian Ulmen, Simon Verhoeven, Young-Shin Kim, Eva Christian, Valentin Plătăreanu.
How long is The Fisherman and His Wife?
The Fisherman and His Wife has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The Fisherman and His Wife?
The Fisherman and His Wife is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was The Fisherman and His Wife produced?
The Fisherman and His Wife was produced in Germany.