I've Heard the Mermaids Singing

"Isn't life the strangest thing you've ever seen?"

Mar 1 1988 R 1h 21m
Comedy, Drama

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.

Official Trailer
Plot

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 is not who she claims to be.

Written by

Patricia Rozema

Directed by

Patricia Rozema

Cast

Sheila McCarthy, Paule Baillargeon, Ann-Marie MacDonald

Crew

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Production Countries

Canada

Production Companies

ONF | NFB, Téléfilm Canada, Ontario Arts Council, The Ontario Film Development Corporation, Canada Council, The

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 7 nominations

Trailers
I've Heard the Mermaids Singing – Official Re-Release Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
1,994
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA