Mermaid: A Flippant Tale
Genres
Overview
Fuerteventura, one of the Canary Islands, is the setting for this naturist light drama. Chloe is hired by Health & Efficiency magazine to make a video. She takes Marie Louise and Suzanne with her. Once on the island they meet Amanda and her photographer Charlie. They also glimpse a mermaid.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
51 min
Release Date
1992-03-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
Chloë Smart
Self
Marie-Louise
Self
Suzanne Brando
Self
Amanda Sailor
Self
Charlie Simonds
Self
Adele Smith
The Mermaid
Kate Sturdy
Self
Diana Roseman
Self
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