Mermaids' Lament

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.

This movie is breathtaking in its ability to covey trauma, struggle, transformation and joy.

With stunning visuals, rare and immersive acting talent, precise and compassionate directing, and most amazingly, few words needed.

The acting and directing are on par with any big budget movie out there, the cinematography is on point, and the locations around Hawaii island (above and below the waves) are stunning

There is also a strong environmental message that struck a personal emotional chord, the need to care for the abuse of our planet is in itself a response to human suffering and trauma

It is perfection.

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.

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.

If you're a fan of Eliseo Subiela's Man Facing Southeast, you'll love this film as well. This isn't The Little Mermaid. No cute lovey dovey junior high sentiments. It deals with suicide, anxiety, trauma and possibly rape, but it does so with hope always in the periphery in the form of mermaids. And the ocean, can be perceived as both threatening and a sanctuary. As Evan Dossey of the Midwest Film Journal writes, "The seas play a pivotal role, both symbolic and literal, for both of the women, and it's by far the most successful element of his film." Storytelling is most powerful when it embraces its mythological roots with metaphor and allegory, and Mermaids' Lament embraces that past fully.

Hope you enjoy the experience.