# The Mermaid (2016)

> A ruthless coastal developer falls for the mermaid sent to stop his destructive project, igniting a wildly absurd environmental fairy tale.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/251514

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
- Director: Stephen Chow
- Cast: Lin Yun, Deng Chao, Zhang Yuqi, Show Lo, Tsui Hark, Wen Zhang, Kris Wu, Lee Sheung-Ching
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4701660/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: wacky, irreverent, sincere, funny movie night, fantasy date night

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