Directed by Guillermo del Toro, 'The Shape of Water' is a 2017 romantic dark fantasy set in 1962 Baltimore. The film follows Elisa Esposito, a mute janitor at a high-security government laboratory, who discovers a secret amphibious creature held captive. As their unique bond deepens, Elisa devises a daring plan to help the creature escape, challenging societal norms and facing formidable adversaries. The film stars Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Octavia Spencer.