The Shape of Water
“A fairy tale for troubled times.”
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An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.
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Immerse yourself in a visually rich, melancholic fairy tale where the extraordinary blossoms amidst the mundane. It's a poignant, sensual journey exploring connection and otherness, wrapped in a beautifully crafted, atmospheric 1960s aesthetic. A wondrous and enchanting experience.
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