

My Brother is a Mermaid
2019-06-14 · 20 min · ★ 6.0
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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- Directors
- Alfie Dale
- Production companies
- Toma Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Miles JovianLancel
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