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In the whimsical fantasy film "The Shape of Water," Sally Hawkins' mesmerizing portrayal of Elisa Esposito, a mute janitor, earned her an esteemed Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Set in a high-security government laboratory during the Cold War, the film weaves a captivating tale of an unlikely romance that blossoms between Elisa and a mysterious amphibious creature, challenging societal norms and preconceived notions of love and acceptance.