Fish Tank
Narrative | U.S. | Color | 18min | DCP 2K | 5.1, Stereo | English, Spanish | 2022-2023
A magical realistic day in the life of an evicted Asian immigrant woman, and her conversation with a waitress who reunites with her dog, an aged Latina who obsesses over plants, and eventually, a mysterious houseless man.
Synopsis
Cleo arrives from a trip home back to Los Angeles, only to discover a recent eviction. She found her belongings scattered around the street, along with her pet goldfish. Acting out of anxiety and fear, she abandons her goldfish. However, her goldfish haunts her as she moves on with the day seeking an asylum under different roofs.
Festivals
2023 Official Selection | LA Shorts International Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)
2023 Semi-Finalist | Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival
2024 Official Selection | L.A. IFS Film Fest - Los Angeles Independent Filmmakers Showcase
Credits
Writer/Director | Yimeng
Cast | Susan Elle, Heidi Méndez, Danielle Degrasse-Alston, Adam Brock
Director of Photography | Siru Wen
Production Designer | Yi-Chien Lee
Composer | Juan Cortés
Production Company | Salon de Paprika
Illustration Poster Designed by Skye Zhang
BTS: Ion-Pui Tong