My Brother is a Mermaid

My Brother is a Mermaid

My Brother is a Mermaid

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My Brother is a Mermaid

2019

0h 20m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A short film about the experiences of a non-binary teenager, as seen through the eyes of their 7-year old brother. Set in a desolate seaside town, the film fuses social realism with fairytale, as it examines how a child's innocence and unconditional love can be a powerful and disruptive force for good.

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7 featured cast members

Starring

Aidan Broderick

Kuda

Sarah Mayhew

Tracy

Miles Jovian

Miles Jovian

Lancel

Cameron Maydale

Kai

Josh Barrow

Jacob

Claire Cordier

Claire Cordier

Jill

Dillon Millington

Mikey

Creative team

Directed by: Alfie Dale
Produced by: Alfie Dale

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