''Feed the Fish'' is a 2010 American independent comedy film written and directed by Michael Matzdorff and starring

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, Ross Partridge and

Katie Aselton Kathryn Aselton (born October 1, 1978) is an American actress, film director and producer. She directed and co-starred in '' The Freebie'', which was shown in the non-competition "Next" category at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010. She also st ...

. It is Matzdorff's directorial debut.

Plot

The film follows Joe Peterson, a children's book author from California, who travels to

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with his friend J.P. to find inspiration for the belated follow up to his popular book, "Mr. Kitty Feeds the Fish." While there he befriends Axel Anderson and eventually falls for his granddaughter, Sif, much to the dismay of her father, the town's Sheriff.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in

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Reception

Linda Cook of the ''

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'' gave a positive review of the film, describing it as "a perfectly warm winter outing." Chris Foran of the '' Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'' awarded the film two stars.

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* * {{rotten-tomatoes, feed_the_fish 2010 films American independent films American comedy films Films shot in Wisconsin Films set in Wisconsin 2010 directorial debut films 2010 comedy films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films