Fable of the Fish_
Original: Isda
Impoverished, childless and living in a garbage dump, Miguel and Lina become instant celebrities when Lina miraculously becomes pregnant. But Lina gives birth to a fish, which increases her celebrity but leaves Miguel humiliated and the couple at odds. What follows is an illuminating examination of how this unusual family copes and compromises in the face of a modern-day miracle.
Starring
Cherry Pie Picache, Bembol Roco, Anita Linda
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Fable of the Fish was released 15 years ago in 2011.
Overview
Impoverished, childless and living in a garbage dump, Miguel and Lina become instant celebrities when Lina miraculously becomes pregnant. But Lina gives birt...
Fable of the Fish is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (8)
STUDIOS (2)
Phoenix Films
Cinemalaya Foundation
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)
Original Title
Isda
Language
TL
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Fable of the Fish about?
Impoverished, childless and living in a garbage dump, Miguel and Lina become instant celebrities when Lina miraculously becomes pregnant. But Lina gives birth to a fish, which increases her celebrity but leaves Miguel humiliated and the couple at odds. What follows is an illuminating examination of how this unusual family copes and compromises in the face of a modern-day miracle.
How long is Fable of the Fish?
Fable of the Fish has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in Fable of the Fish?
The cast of Fable of the Fish includes Cherry Pie Picache, Bembol Roco, Anita Linda, Rosanna Roces, Angel Aquino.
What is the rating of Fable of the Fish?
Fable of the Fish has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
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