Synopsis
Fish Tank follows Mia, a rebellious 15-year-old living on a gritty Essex council estate, whose passion for hip-hop dancing offers a rare outlet for her frustrations. Her life is upended when her mother's charming new boyfriend Connor enters their chaotic household, forming a dangerously complex bond with Mia. Director Andrea Arnold crafts a raw, intimate portrait of working-class struggle, female desire, and the desperate hunger for freedom and self-expression.
Did You Know?
- Michael Fassbender improvised many of his scenes as Connor.
- Director Andrea Arnold cast Katie Jarvis after spotting her arguing.
- Katie Jarvis had no prior acting experience before this film.
- The film won the Jury Prize at Cannes 2009.
- Most scenes were shot in real Essex council estate locations.
Iconic Quotes
- What you looking at? You got a problem or something?
- I'm gonna be a dancer. A proper dancer.
- You're beautiful, you know that?
- Nobody cares about us. Nobody cares about people like us.
- Why do you always have to ruin everything?
