The Film: Fish Tank (2008) a UK independent film from Andrea Arnold
The Plot: A 15 year old girl named Mia living in a council flat with her single mother and younger foul mouth sister has no future. Mia thinks her future is in hip hop dancing that she is terrible at. When her mother brings homes a good looking new Irish boyfriend in his late 20's/early 30's named Connor, Mia develops an unusual bond with him. It seems like the father figure she needs until she begins seeing a local boy in town. Jealousy emerges as does the relationship sours between Connor and Mia.
The Appetizer: Good old British fish and chips with some ale or root beer with ice. Can be found at any authentic British pub in the area, even if outside the UK. Chip (fries) best eaten with malt vinegar, sea salt, and ketchup. Make sure to have enough tartar source with your fried fish. Served in a basket.
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