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The Mermaid follows a billionaire playboy, Liu Xuan, whose real estate project involves land reclamation that threatens a hidden community of merpeople. The merfolk send a young mermaid, Shan, to assassinate him, but the two unexpectedly fall in love.
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By the time the mermaid’s tragic song played over the ocean, no one cared which language they were hearing. The room was united—in laughter, in silence, and in cheering for the unlikely love between a greedy developer and a mermaid assassin.
The Mermaid (2016), directed by Stephen Chow, is a whimsical Chinese fantasy-comedy that blends environmental allegory with family-friendly humor. The story follows Dali (played by Clark Yunque), a developer who builds a luxury resort on a coastal town, displacing a family of merfolk led by the curious and spirited Mei. Despite his initial greed, Dali’s heart softens as he forms a bond with the mermaid, sparking a transformation that challenges his values. The film is praised for its visual creativity, eccentric supporting characters, and Stephen Chow’s signature chaotic yet heartfelt storytelling.
