I've Heard the Mermaids Singing (1987)

Overview

Scatterbrained Polly gets a job as a secretary in Gabrielle's art gallery. Polly aspires to be a professional photographer, and idolizes Gabrielle for her artistic ability. When Gabrielle rekindles an old romantic relationship with the younger painter Mary, Polly becomes jealous, and discovers Gabrielle isn’t exactly who she claims to be.

English
Rated R
😂Comedy
🎭Drama

Cast

Released

11th September 1987

38 years ago

Runtime

1 hour 21 minutes

Finishes at 1:46pm

Artwork for I've Heard the Mermaids Singing

Directed by

Patricia Rozema

Written by

Patricia Rozema

Ratings and awards

3 wins & 7 nominations total

6.7/10
94%
58%
72%

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I've Heard the Mermaids Singing