Basic Info.

​Padak Padak, a mackerel, is caught in a fishing net and placed in a fish tank at a sashimi restaurant. Inside the tank, fish live knowing their fate is to be served as food. The longest-surviving halibut wields power and rules over the tank. Padak Padak, dreaming of returning to the sea, disrupts the tank’s hierarchy by attempting an escape, leading to escalating conflicts with the halibut.​

Additional Info.

​Padak Padak is an animated film rated for viewers aged 12 and older, yet it is infamous for its emotionally intense content, which can even disturb adults. Some viewers claim the movie made them stop eating fish. The film's hopeless conclusions, a common theme in Korean cinema, shocked audiences, especially given its young target demographic. Despite this, Padak Padak is hailed as a masterpiece that has been globally recognized for its artistic quality and revitalized Korean animation.​

Key Characters:

​"Padak Padak: The main character, a female mackerel caught from the sea and placed in a fish tank at a sashimi restaurant. She dreams of freedom and repeatedly attempts to escape despite the odds. Flounder (Halibut): The tank's dominant fish. He advises others to feign death to survive longer."​​