Treading Water (2013)

At first glance, Mica seems a perfectly normal boy. But first glances can often be deceiving... For one, Mica's house is now a museum honouring Guillermo Garibai, the legendary Mexican ... See full summary »

Director:

Analeine Cal y Mayor

Writers:

Analeine Cal y Mayor, Javier Gullón

Stars:

Douglas Smith, Zoë Kravitz, Carrie-Anne Moss

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Douglas Smith	...	Mica
Zoë Kravitz	...	Laura
Carrie-Anne Moss	...	Catherine
Ariadna Gil	...	Sophie
Don McKellar	...	Richard
Kim Ly	...	The Lifeguard
Gonzalo Vega	...	Guillermo Garibai
Sofía Sisniega	...	Claudia
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Brian Bridger	...	Young Mika
Amanda Brugel	...	Nurse
Donald Burda	...	Doctor
Sydney Cross	...	Schoolgirl
Andrea Drepaul	...	Denise
Jayden Greig	...	Blonde Kid
Sam Herrington	...	Other Kid

Storyline

At first glance, Mica seems a perfectly normal boy. But first glances can often be deceiving... For one, Mica's house is now a museum honouring Guillermo Garibai, the legendary Mexican crooner. Mica spends most of his time there, giving guided tours to aging Garibai fans. But stranger still, Mica smells. He smells like fish. Numerous doctors, his life-long therapist and even his own parents are at a loss. No one wants to be Mica's friend. Girls won't talk to him. His life appears pointless, uneventful, doomed. That is, until Laura walks into it.

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Taglines:

Mica is a perfectly normal boy. Well he would be if he didn't live in the museum and former home of the legendary Mexican singer, Guillermo Garibai. And if he didn't smell of fish.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Mexico Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 March 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Treading Water

Filming Locations:

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Box Office

Budget:

$4,700,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rhombus Media, Redrum, Mecanismo Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Trimethylaminuria, or fish odor syndrome, which Mica has, is a real rare metabolic disorder.

User Reviews

A Fish of a Different Color

This is a wonderfully quirky romantic comedy, but far from the generic fair that tumbles out of Hollywood on a regular basis. The story of a boy who smells like fish and overcoming the adversities of life. I saw this movie three times on consecutive days, and enjoyed it every time. Not your typically Hollywood fair, rather unique and charming with excellent performances by Douglas Smith and Zoe Kravits. So, wonderfully endearing. I say the following in many of my reviews; if you are into standard Hollywood Blockbuster formula movies, then perhaps this is not the movie for you. However, if you love independent film, and you like new ideas, then you will most certainly like this movie. I personally loved it, which is why I watched three times in a row.