Jellyfish (2014): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Jellyfish is a 2014 short family drama directed by Rowan Haber, starring Fui Lum as Riya, Danica Reyes and Alnashier Pajiji. It runs 12 minutes and earned $8,176 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 12 min
- Director
- Rowan Haber
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jellyfish About?
The premise of Jellyfish without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in a remote Muslim fishing village in Borneo, this coming-of-age story follows Danice, a fourteen-year-old fisherwoman who supports her family. Her life changes when Riya, an alluring transgender woman, arrives. Danice experiences her first love with Riya, but her feelings become entangled in a complex situation involving Riya's desire for Danice’s father, creating conflict and challenging her understanding of love and family.
Jellyfish Cast & Characters
Fui Lum leads the cast as Riya, with Danica Reyes as Danica and Alnashier Pajiji. Directed by Rowan Haber.
- Director Rowan Haber
- Fui Lum as Riya
- Danica Reyes as Danica
- Alnashier Pajiji
More from Rowan Haber
More films directed by Rowan Haber: Stonewall Forever and Ink.
Jellyfish Plot Summary
What happens in Jellyfish from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Masashi Kusakabe moves to a quiet suburban town with his mother, Yasuko, after the loss of his father. He wears a careful smile to light up their new life and to shield his mother from his own sadness, but a strange, almost unseen presence lingers in the apartment he carries boxes into. The first day in their new home starts with a gentle unease that grows into a curious bond when a mysterious creature slips into his world.
The next day, Masashi meets a creature that looks like a jellyfish. He names it Kurage-bo (Jellyfish Boy), an adorable being that adores chee-kama (cheese-and-fish-cake sticks) and darts freely through the air. Despite the lack of a common language, the two quickly become inseparable friends, sharing a quiet understanding that transcends words.
Full summary
The whole story of Jellyfish, scene by scene
Jellyfish Box Office
Jellyfish grossed $8,176 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.2K
- US & Canada
- $8.2K
How Well Do You Know Jellyfish?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the mysterious creature that Masashi first befriends?
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Jellyfish FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Jellyfish, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jellyfish?
Jellyfish runs 12 minutes.
When was Jellyfish released?
Jellyfish was released on June 28, 2014.
Who directed Jellyfish?
Jellyfish was directed by Rowan Haber.
More films by Rowan Haber Who is in the cast of Jellyfish?
Jellyfish stars Fui Lum as Riya, Danica Reyes as Danica and Alnashier Pajiji.
How much did Jellyfish make at the box office?
Jellyfish grossed $8,176 worldwide.
Does Jellyfish have a post-credit scene?
No. Jellyfish has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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