4.Gone Fishing

Argentina

Director: Carlos Sorin

Once a winner of the San Sebastián International Film Festival's Special Jury Prize, acclaimed Argentinian director Carlos Sorin has brought his new film Gone Fishing to take part in the competition.

The story tells of a father who has just beaten alcoholism and his decision to redeem the lost feelings brought on by leaving his daughter many years prior. He goes fishing off the coast of the town his daughter lives in and takes the opportunity to try and patch things up with her.

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