The Fisherman
Directed by Yichilal Abu
Ethiopia · 2025 · 15 min · Drama
Submitted to OnShow International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
A fisherman, whose life depends on the lake’s bounty, faces despair when the waters fall silent. Moved by a message he read in the Bible, he misreads its meaning and abandons his nets in search of a higher calling. But his misguided faith leads him astray, turning hope into delusion and devotion into ruin.
About the film
A fisherman, whose life depends on the lake’s bounty, faces despair when the waters fall silent. Moved by a message he read in the Bible, he misreads its meaning and abandons his nets in search of a higher calling. But his misguided faith leads him astray, turning hope into delusion and devotion into ruin.
Director
my name is yichilal abu and I am young passionate ethiopian film maker deep love for storytelling through visuals medium.i had the privilege of working on variety of films and ads
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OnShow International Film Festival — Inaugural Edition · 2026