Big Fish: A Story Of Love For Life

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Imagine one of those stories that we hear as a child before bed. Delicate and admirable, as in a children's book counted for adults or children. A film that touches by the beauty of its messages and that deeply reflects the good things in life and how to take advantage of them. With captivating characters, ranging from a gentle giant to an unconventional werewolf, "Big Fish" is a story of love for life and for all that is about, shown in a fairy tale for grown-ups, through a troubled relationship between father and son. The movie mixes poetry, enchantment, and fantasy in a fun and exciting drama, told through the amazing and dubious stories of Edward Bloom.
Edward Bloom has a huge gift to captivate everyone with his fantastic stories, full

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