The 20th century is just around the corner. In winter, St. Petersburg transforms into a fairytale-like wonderland where frozen rivers and canals bustle with festivity. The city is home to 18-year-old Matvey who works as a delivery boy at a famous local bakery.
The Dream Fish is a story about a little man plunging into the abyss of a destructive passion. Roman, a discreet proofreader, comes to the Estonian resort town of Narva-Jõesuu to give himself up to the work of his life—to finish the Encyclopedia of the Baltic Fish, started by his father.
A young debuting actress dreams of being a famous star admired by everybody. She lacks talent so she’s planning to have plastic surgery to help her succeed. She is always an optimist, with an infectiously carefree attitude and joie de vivre. The extremely sensitive 15-year-old boy feeling at odds with the world is her opposite.
