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Fantasy romantic film

My Mother the Mermaid (2004): Cast

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My Mother the Mermaid is a 2004 fantasy romantic film directed by Park Heung-sik, starring Lee Han-wi as Jo Young-ho, Lee Sung-min and Lee Sun-kyun. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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My Mother the Mermaid (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Park Heung-sik
Genres
Fantasy , Romance
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is My Mother the Mermaid About?

The premise of My Mother the Mermaid without spoilers.

Na‑young, a weary postal worker fed up with her domineering mother and overly passive father, eagerly anticipates a trip abroad. When her father vanishes without a word and her mother shows no concern, she abandons her vacation to track him down. Returning to her parents’ seaside hometown, Na‑young discovers a startling, unexpected encounter that reshapes her view of family and the hidden depths of the sea.

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Cast & crew

My Mother the Mermaid Cast & Characters

Lee Han-wi leads the cast as Jo Young-ho, with Lee Sung-min as Fruit Store Owner and Lee Sun-kyun as Do-hyeon. Directed by Park Heung-sik; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Park Heung-sik

More films directed by Park Heung-sik: A Birth, Love, Lies, Children of Heaven and The Railroad.

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My Mother the Mermaid Trailers & Videos

The trailer of My Mother the Mermaid.

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My Mother the Mermaid Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “인어공주” and “인어 공주”.

Also known as
  • 인어공주
  • 인어 공주
  • Anyám, a sellő
  • Mi madre, la sirena
  • 我媽媽是美人魚
  • 人鱼公主

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My Mother the Mermaid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of My Mother the Mermaid, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Mother the Mermaid?

My Mother the Mermaid runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was My Mother the Mermaid released?

My Mother the Mermaid was released on June 30, 2004.

Who directed My Mother the Mermaid?

My Mother the Mermaid was directed by Park Heung-sik.

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Who is in the cast of My Mother the Mermaid?

My Mother the Mermaid stars Lee Han-wi as Jo Young-ho, Lee Sung-min as Fruit Store Owner and Lee Sun-kyun as Do-hyeon, among 10 credited actors.

Does My Mother the Mermaid have a post-credit scene?

No. My Mother the Mermaid has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is My Mother the Mermaid in?

The original language of My Mother the Mermaid is Korean.

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