Fish n’ Chips

Although no exact year is stated, the story unfolds in a contemporary setting with urban London life and island life on Cyprus. It juxtaposes modern immigrant experiences with traditional family expectations. The plot uses current social dynamics—economic pressures, cross-cultural relationships, and the search for belonging—to ground the events in a present-day context.

London is the film’s bustling starting point, where Andy works at a fish-and-chip shop with Karin and Emma under the watchful eye of their demanding boss. The narrative then shifts to Cyprus, where the family holiday reveals deep tensions, family secrets, and the possibility of a fresh venture. The story also touches Northern Cyprus, where memory, inheritance, and homeland drive the characters' choices.

🧭 Belonging

Belonging explores how Andy's sense of home shifts across London and Cyprus. The film contrasts his loyalty to Karin and Emma with the pull of his mother's homeland and his complex relationship with Jimmy. Tensions between cultures surface as the island's history and family secrets challenge his preconceptions. The eventual realization that home is not a fixed place but a state of belonging drives his choices.

👪 Family

Family is tested by memory, duty, and shifting loyalties. Andy's devotion to his mother collides with his ambitions, highlighting the strain between generations. The Cyprus trip exposes fractures between Andy and his brother Anestis, and reveals hidden ties to Jimmy. Ultimately, forgiveness and reconciliation emerge as central themes.

🌍 Immigration

Immigration and cultural tensions form the backdrop of the story: a Greek-Cypriot protagonist, a Turkish-Cypriot boss, and the island's divided history. The relocation to Cyprus exposes stereotypes and prejudices that both hinder and complicate relationships. The revelation that Jimmy is Andy's father reframes long-held prejudices, pushing the characters toward empathy. The film uses personal stakes to critique broad social divisions.

💡 Dreams vs Reality

Dreams vs Reality examines entrepreneurial risk and failure. Andy's plan to open a Cypriot beach shop quickly unravels when local tastes clash with expectations. The collapse of the venture forces him to confront his own decision-making and his future with Karin and Emma. The ending suggests growth through acceptance and a redefined sense of home.