Mermaids’ Lament – Movie Review
Director: G.B. Hajim
Writer: G.B Hajim (Screenplay)
Cast
- Dayva Summer Escobar
- Justina Mattos
- Michael Gregory
Plot: MERMAID’S LAMENT follows two women: Oee a traumatized woman who has lost her voice and may or may not be a mermaid. Her therapist, Dr. Nell Jamison battles with anxiety herself, and attempts to help Oee overcome her delusions and connect with reality. As they bond over their experiences, they learn to be resilient like the ocean and embrace the power of imagination to navigate the chaos of the world.
Runtime: 1 Hour 29 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Mermaids’ Lament starts when therapist Dr Nell Jamison (Mattos) discovers a young woman Oee (Escobar) wandering the streets. Her protective ways look to help Oee understand what is going on, while she tackles her own problems.
However, this case is different, as Oee believes she is a mermaid. Nell decides to use her skills to try and help unlock whatever is causing Oee to believe this. This ends up creating a unique bond between the two, as they both focus on solving their own traumas.
Verdict on Mermaids’ Lament
Mermaids’ Lament is a drama exploring two women’s traumas. It sees how they both deal with things in different ways and have come together to help each other. However, they need time to understand what they are helping each other with.
This gets to show us how people can process trauma in different ways. Including ways that not everyone would understand, but working together can find a middle ground. There is also a big message about how humans treat the oceans, which is reflected in the emotional levels Oee shows in the movie. This is a moving drama that shows us how to make the most of our lives.
Final Thoughts – Mermaids’ Lament is a moving drama on surviving trauma.
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