Elisa Esposito is a fictional character from the 2017 film The Shape of Water, directed by Guillermo del Toro. She is a mute woman who works as a cleaning lady in a government laboratory during the Cold War era. Elisa communicates through sign language and has a deep sense of empathy and curiosity. In the film, Elisa discovers a mysterious aquatic creature being held captive in the lab. As she forms a bond with the creature, she becomes determined to rescue it, leading to a story of love, acceptance, and the fight against oppression. The film explores themes of isolation and connection.