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The Mermaid

The Mermaid

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The Mermaid

"Half Fish, Half Human, 100% Assassin."

2016

1h 34m

6.5(495 votes)

Comedy

Fantasy

Romance

Overview

When Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to stop him. When they fall in love, he is encouraged to cancel the project. However, he must save them from bigger danger.

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Social & External

Production Companies

Shanghai New Culture Media Group Co Ltd

Beijing Enlight Pictures

China Film Group Corporation

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Lin Yun

Lin Yun

Mermaid Shan

Deng Chao

Deng Chao

Liu Xuan

Zhang Yuqi

Zhang Yuqi

Ruolan

Show Lo

Show Lo

Brother Eight

Tsui Hark

Tsui Hark

Uncle Rich

Wen Zhang

Wen Zhang

Constable Mo

Kris Wu

Kris Wu

Long Jianfei

Lee Sheung-Ching

Lee Sheung-Ching

Constable Shi

Lu Zhengyu

Lu Zhengyu

Mr. Liao

Chiu Chi-Ling

Chiu Chi-Ling

Mermaid Long

Creative team

Directed by: Stephen Chow
Written by: Stephen Chow
Produced by: Zhao Haicheng
Tian Tian

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