The Goldfish (2013)

The Goldfish (2013) poster

This film is an adaptation of Etgar Keret's famed short story 'What Of This Goldfish Would You Wish?' in which a young man named Yoni (Jason Ritter) sets out to make a documentary about the secret longings of everyday Americans. By knocking on strangers doors and asking them this question: 'If you had a magic goldfish that granted you three wishes, what of this goldfish would you wish?' Yoni thinks he will discover the hopes, dreams and greatest wishes his fellow citizens. But Yoni is not prepared when he meets an elderly immigrant named Sergei who we learn has been wrestling with the exact same question for years and is desperate not to lose his old friend-- a beautiful talking goldfish (Lucy Punch).

Director: Mathieu Young
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Justin Simien
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Melancholic Reflections and Sadness

Keywords

fish, russian man, talking fish, talking animal, sad

More Films by Director: Mathieu Young
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Goldfish about?
This film is an adaptation of Etgar Keret's famed short story 'What Of This Goldfish Would You Wish?' in which a young man named Yoni (Jason Ritter) sets out to make a documentary about the secret longings of everyday Americans. By knocking on strangers doors and asking them this question: 'If you had a magic goldfish that granted you three wishes, what of this goldfish would you wish?' Yoni thinks he will discover the hopes, dreams and greatest wishes his fellow citizens. But Yoni is not prepared when he meets an elderly immigrant named Sergei who we learn has been wrestling with the exact same question for years and is desperate not to lose his old friend-- a beautiful talking goldfish (Lucy Punch).
Who directed The Goldfish?
The Goldfish was directed by Mathieu Young.
Who stars in The Goldfish?
The Goldfish stars Jason Ritter, Lucy Punch, Robert Axelrod, Sarah Smick, David Ghilardi, Curt Cornelius.
How long is The Goldfish?
The Goldfish has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Goldfish?
The Goldfish is a Drama film.
What are the themes of The Goldfish?
The themes of The Goldfish include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness.