Mia Williams, a volatile and socially isolated 15-year-old, lives on an East London council estate with her single mother, Joanne, and younger sister, Tyler. Mia has just fallen out with her best friend, Keely. She doesn’t get along with her precocious sister, nor with her verbally abusive mother. Mia provokes Keely’s other friends with physical aggression. Mia regularly practices hip-hop dance alone in a deserted flat in her family’s building, drinking alcoholic cider beforehand.
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Later, Mia comes across a tethered horse in a Traveller encampment. She tries to free it, only to be caught and chased by two young men, the horse’s owners. Billy, the younger of the two, is less hostile to Mia.
Mia’s mother Joanne’s new boyfriend, Connor, is charming and handsome. He notices Mia’s dance moves, and invites Mia and Tyler to come with him and Joanne on a day-trip to the countryside. He introduces them to his favourite song, Bobby Womack’s version of “California Dreamin'”, and shows Mia how to catch a fish using her bare hands. Although Mia is abrupt with Connor, she seeks his attention.
A social worker visits Joanne regarding Mia, offering a referral to a boarding unit for disengaged teens. Mia flees and finds herself in troubling situations, including encounters with Keely’s friends and illegal activities. As her relationship with Connor becomes more intense, Mia faces difficult choices and shocking revelations.
As Mia grapples with the consequences of her actions and the complexities of her relationships, she must decide what path to take. Her journey leads her to unexpected places and forces her to confront her past and her future.
Experience the emotional rollercoaster of Mia’s story in “Fish Tank.” Watch the full movie on fmovies now and witness Mia’s journey of self-discovery, love, and redemption unfold before your eyes.