“A beautiful, harrowing story of boatpeople that should be compulsory viewing during the current election campaign…I have seen no film that compares with Mother Fish.”
4 stars
- EVAN WILLIAMS, THE AUSTRALIAN
“Immensely moving…the power of the piece lies in the truth of the experience and in the truth of the performances, and in the poetry of its resolution.”
4 stars
- MARGARET POMERANZ, AT THE MOVIES
“This beautifully crafted and ambitious film is compelling and deeply affecting…stunning and completely unforgettable.”
5 stars
- ERIN FREE, FILMINK
“A film of extraordinary beauty, deeply unsettling terror and profound emotion…Do displays an understanding and application of technical prowess that Australian cinema has not seen in many years…his exquisitely-effortless skill as a storyteller ensures the politically-volatile nature of his story never overrides the pure humanity he captures in his characters.”
5 stars
- SIMON FOSTER, SBS FILMS
“An ingenious piece of directing by Khoa Do…beautifully written dialogue and character byplay…an astounding performance by Hieu Phan.”
4.5 stars
- MATT HAYTER, ABC News
“Required viewing for all Australians as they continue to comprehend the boat people experience. The film is a visceral emotional journey that will help us all understand. Khoa Do is a major talent.”
- ANTONY I. GINNANE, SPAA President & Co-founder of DigiSPAA.