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The Mermaid

2016 • 1h 34m •
Comedy Fantasy Romance
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★ 6.6/10
501 reviews
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The Mermaid

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.

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

Top Billed Cast

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

Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

R Reno Verified TMDB Critic
2016-08-18

> A modern Chinese fairytale.

This is from one of the renowned filmmaker from China, Stephen Chow. The film holds the numerous records, including the highest grossing Chinese film of all time. So anybody would be curious enough to check it out. This is highly inspired by the western fairytale 'The Little Mermaid', but totally a Chinese. It carries a strong message about the marine life and pollution, especially that coming from China is obviously not usual. A great theme for a Mandarin film to get exposed to the International stage. An appreciable effort with the decent graphics, but it's f...