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Mermaid

The story

Mermaid, released in 2000, is a television movie based on the real-life story of Desiree Leanne Gill as she learns to accept her father's death. It aired originally on Showtime, and it was released on DVD in 2001. Jodelle Ferland and Ellen Burstyn were both nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special.

Cast

Ellen Burstyn - Trish

Samantha Mathis - Rhonda

Jodelle Ferland - Desiree Leann ("Desi") Gill

David Kaye - Wade

Peter Flemming - Steve

Tom Keaton - Quaid

Blu Mankuma - Caretaker

Joshua Peace - Ken

Chilton Crane - Donna

Julia Higgs - Amanda

Mecca Menard - Hailey