Fish Out of Water

Fish Out of Water

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Fish Out of Water

2016

0h 20m

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Drama

Overview

Minjae is a Korean-Filipino teenager who is often discriminated against for being mixed-blood. His utmost desire to belong to the homogeneous and hierarchical Korean society is tested when his single Filipina mother decides to send him to the Philippines one winter day.

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UP Film Institute

UP Cineastes' Studio

Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Alec Kevin Rigonan

Unknown Role

Alec Kevin Rigonan

Acting

Yayo Aguila

Unknown Role

Yayo Aguila

Acting

Yangwon Seo

Unknown Role

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