Mermaids' Lament

A woman drowning in trauma takes a therapist beyond her own depth into the darkness. Together, they navigate treacherous waters to find a way to break through the surface and into the light.

Cast

Justina Taft-Mattos

as Nell

Dayva Summer Escobar

as Oee

Michael Gregory

as Ed

Steve Blum

as Guru (voice)

Reviews

theindieconnoiseur

If you’re into films that leave you feeling both emotionally moved, contemplative, and artfully inspired, you’re in for a treat. From its first frame, Mermaids’ Lament lures you in with extraordinary cinematography — but this isn’t The Little Mermaid. Quickly, you’re swept into a psychological j...

VasOoon

Visually stunning underwater scenes. Unlike most films which ply for realism, this one really works in the realm of metaphor and myth. Definitely worth a watch for anyone who has struggled with trauma, loss, or anxiety (all of us?)...

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