The movie (Spanish: El niño pez ) is a 2009 Argentine drama directed by Lucía Puenzo . It is an adaptation of Puenzo's debut novel and follows a clandestine love story between two young women from vastly different social backgrounds in Buenos Aires. Plot Overview
Viewers should be prepared for a narrative filled with frequent flashbacks and plot twists that can be complex to follow.
Lala, a girl from an upper-class family, is in love with her family's Paraguayan maid, Guayi. Dreaming of a life together, they plan to escape to Lake Ypoá in Paraguay. However, their desperate search for freedom leads them to commit a crime that complicates their journey and forces them to face the consequences of their choices.
The film highlights the stark contrast between the lives of the wealthy Argentine elite and the marginalized immigrant workers.
It blends elements of a desperate love story with thriller and drama tropes. Viewer's Guide
The movie (Spanish: El niño pez ) is a 2009 Argentine drama directed by Lucía Puenzo . It is an adaptation of Puenzo's debut novel and follows a clandestine love story between two young women from vastly different social backgrounds in Buenos Aires. Plot Overview
Viewers should be prepared for a narrative filled with frequent flashbacks and plot twists that can be complex to follow.
Lala, a girl from an upper-class family, is in love with her family's Paraguayan maid, Guayi. Dreaming of a life together, they plan to escape to Lake Ypoá in Paraguay. However, their desperate search for freedom leads them to commit a crime that complicates their journey and forces them to face the consequences of their choices.
The film highlights the stark contrast between the lives of the wealthy Argentine elite and the marginalized immigrant workers.
It blends elements of a desperate love story with thriller and drama tropes. Viewer's Guide
