Do As the Fish Tells You

About This Movie

So, 'Do As the Fish Tells You' is this quirky little animated piece from 2013. You’ve got a boy and his pet fish, which starts talking about wanting to leave home. It’s this odd mix of innocence and whimsy as they venture towards the ocean. The animation style feels hand-drawn in some parts, which gives it a unique charm, and the pacing can be a bit meandering, which sort of mirrors their journey. The fish's recollections create this delightful tension, with the boy's memories not quite aligning. It’s not your typical buddy adventure—there’s a slight melancholy, maybe even a hint of absurdism, which sets it apart. You can’t help but appreciate the subtle storytelling and the way it messes with expectations.

Unique hand-drawn animation styleThemes of memory and perceptionQuirky humor with underlying melancholy