Mermaids' Lament

I was given an opportunity to see this film near me and it was definitely worth seeing this fish out of water story. We have two main characters, Justina Mattos as Nell, who plays a therapist trying to help Dayva Summer Escobar, playing Oee, a mermaid who is trapped on land.

Shot in the town of Hilo, Hawaii, this film shows the beauty of the town and ocean areas and gives a terrific backdrop for the main characters. It's always a treat when small towns get used in films and Hilo natives will recognize areas used in the movie. Special shoutouts to the underwater sequences that were beautifully shot.

We have two main characters and surprisingly little dialogue between them. What is there is golden. Nell is totally believable in her seeking to help Oee whom she believes to be a troubled homeless girl who also thinks she is a mermaid. There's one scene in particular that shows just how bad-ass Nell can be. Oee has little dialogue, but that gives the opportunity for Escobar to show off her acting with facial expressions, movements and emotions. She's absolutely adorable and deserves recognition. Her smile when playing with an umbrella should be what plays when you open a birthday present. I dare you not to smile along.

If you have the means to watch it, I strongly urge you to do so. You will be happier after.

Beautiful cinematography and captivating narrative with minimal dialogue. Both actresses were on point with their character portrayal. It was spell binding and heart warming to see their bond grow and gradual healing take place. This film captivated my attention and teased my imagination at the same time. The connection drawn to the effects of plastics in our oceans and littering the land and the anguish it brings Escobar was brilliant to watch and all to close to home. There were many moments of joy and of sadness in this movie and the portrayal of these with music and stunning cinematography allowed each of us viewers to experience it more fully in our own way. Hands down would watch this again and recommend it to others.

Mermaid's Lament is a very compelling film. I couldn't look away. The cinematography is so beautiful, the story is delightful, the characters are believable. We found ourselves cheering for both the main characters. Our commitment to the characters was richly rewarded in the end.

For me it has just the right balance of light and dark scenes. It's a remarkably good movie and I hope you go see it.

It's an independent film located in Hawaii, which made it extra fun to watch. GB Hajim has hit it out of the park on this film, and both Dayva Escobar and Justina Mattos show a surprising depth of character and maturity in their roles.

GB's new film beautifully intertwines the mystical world of mermaids with poignant reflections on mental health and the devastating effects of human waste and pollution. Through captivating storytelling, imagery and performance by Dayva, he's crafted a thought-provoking narrative that lingers long after the credits roll.

My favorite part about the film which was also my least favorite was how Nell came in to save the day with zero expectations like the white savior that we see in so many Hollywood films. Nell's journey in the story reveals that she is a covert narcissist exploiting Oee for her own benefit to further the book she is writing.

Without giving away spoilers the ending will leave you wondering what is fact and fiction. I usually don't like these types of endings bc I find them lazy but this one was sincerely a thoughtful and creative choice.

This movie really touched me gone through trauma in my life, anxiety panic attacks, depression, wondering is there any reason for being here, so I totally relate with this movie, and I highly recommend you seeing this. The photography is unbelievable. The scenery is unbelievable. The music just surround you. This is not one to miss. Especially if you or someone you know has experienced trauma in their life I'm almost sure everyone at least knows somebody so I would highly recommend that you recommend this movie to them as well. You won't be disappointed. The director did a wonderful job. The actors are fantastic so go rent it and watch it. It's on Amazon, and Google play.