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If youre into films that leave you feeling both emotionally moved, contemplative, and artfully inspired, youre in for a treat.
From its first frame, Mermaids Lament lures you in with extraordinary cinematography but this isnt The Little Mermaid. Quickly, youre swept into a psychological joy ride, that can at times, feel jarring.
Nell, played by Justina Taft-Mattos, embodies the paradox of a lonely psychologist desperate for both control and aching for freedom in a delicately, masterful way. Her chemistry pairs beautifully with Oee, played by Dayva Summer Escobar, who artfully keeps viewers on their toes, pondering the question is she, or is she not, a mermaid?.
What sets Mermaids Lament apart is not only its unique narrative an...