Fish Out of Water

We start in languid traffic jam. The road filled by many cars seems very inconvenient. On the other hand, there is a man that commutes by rowboat. A woman that enjoys fishing on the pier smiles at him every day. However, one day the man puts a good-looking woman in the rowboat. After a while, she brings her superior and colleagues. The female angler's face becomes gloomy bit by bit. The man's face becomes exhausted also. Finally, he carries out an unexpected action. The action is an extremely important point of the film. The story proceeds with a lilting tune in the background. Thanks to it, the tempo of the story line is very light. I have a liking for this point very much. I think that this film wants to represent "convenience and freedom". The more people use it, the more it is inconvenient. The filmmakers of the film show narrowness of modern society tactfully.

The film is a story about a man who works as a paddler. Every day, he lived a usual life. However, since the day when he met a woman, who was very beautiful and mysterious, his life has greatly changed.

It is the portrait and the background music of this film that I like. Though the film is a nonverbal one, it had me understand the emotions of its characters because of its music and scenes. And, its portrait is so comical that I had a lot of fun while I was watching this film.

However, I couldn't know to the last whether the leading man loved a fishing woman. Perhaps she loves him . But does he feel anything for her? So, in this respect, the film disappointed me. I would like to know what he feels for her.

On the whole, I like this film very much. Its actors and actresses are good performers and its music effectively represents each scene. And this film might make you not only amused but also happy, because it is comparatively peaceful. There are not violence or fearfulness. So, I recommend that you should watch this film. And I would like you to have a good time.

a young man goes to his office job by boat every morning. and people who ride in the boat increase day by day.

i like the music of this film, as it describes the main character's feelings. the animation of the opening is also my favorite point. the words of the title appeared from waves. it is so enjoyable and wonderful. but i think the animation of an elephant on the obese man's tie is not necessary in that scene.one other minus point is the scene of a revolving door as it is too long. it is uncomfortable.

the action is useful for me to understand their characters, but i have no idea about the role of a fishing woman.

although this movie is silent, the persuasive expressions are not enough to convey the message. or my understanding is low.

A man uses a boat to go to his office. One day, a woman makes use of his boat, and as the time goes on, more and more people egocentrically begin to take his boat. At last, he comes up with an idea to avoid them.

I like the yellow-colored landscape and comfortable music in this film. I've never been to New Zealand but I felt as if I were in my old hometown.

On the other hand, I think the story is too simple. Although it's difficult to make a great plot in such a short film, I expected more humorous or a surprising development.

As a whole, I don't think this is an elaborate film but I was attracted to its easygoing atmosphere. I've never seen a feature made in New Zealand, but if I have the chance, I'd like to see it.

A man goes to the office by him boat every day. One day, workers get in his boat, and the numbers increase by the day. The time is just 8 minutes, and the tempo is fast, so I can watch it willingly. However this is a silent movie, so it's hard to follow the character's feelings. I didn't get why he can't turn down an offer, and why a woman who is fishing smiles for him.

I think he is great, because he goes his own way even if it takes a lot of trouble. In these days, people tend to seek high convenience, so workers depend on him. But lastly the man doesn't come to the jetty, and they can't go to the office. So I think this movie shows it's necessary to deal with trouble by oneself. We must not depend too much on convenience.