My Brother Is a Mermaid (2019) – A short film by Alfie Dale

My Brother is a Mermaid is magical realism about the experiences of a non-binary teenager, as seen through the eyes of their 7 year old brother.

My Brother Is a Mermaid (2019)

20 min|Short film, Drama |23 Sep 2019

6.6Rating: 6.6/10 from 8 usersMetascore: 6.6

My Brother is a Mermaid is magical realism about the experiences of a non-binary teenager, as seen through the eyes of their 7 year old brother. Set in a desolate seaside town, the film fuses social realism with fairytale, as it examines how a child’s innocence and unconditional love can be a powerful and disruptive force for good.

Director: Alfie Dale
Writer: Alfie Dale
Country: UK
Language: English
Duration: 20 min
Stars: Aidan Broderick, Josh Barrow, Claire Cordier

 
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My Brother is a Mermaid is a magical realist drama about the unconditional love and admiration of a younger brother for their transgender sibling. Through the imaginative eyes of 7-year-old Kuda, and set in a bleak, dilapidated coastal town, the film follows transgender teen Kai’s emotional battles with her family, her community and herself.

This dazzling short film is a tender portrait of how a child’s innocence and unconditional love can be a powerful and disruptive force for good.