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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.
Original Release
05/21/2000
US Release
05/21/2000
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ellen Burstyn | Trish |
| Samantha Mathis | Rhonda |
| Jodelle Ferland | Desi |
| David Kaye | Wade |
| Peter Flemming | Steve |
| Tom Heaton | Quaid |
| Blu Mankuma | Caretaker |
| Joshua Peace | Ken |
| Chilton Crane | Donna |
| Julia Higgs | Amanda |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ellen Burstyn | Trish |
| Samantha Mathis | Rhonda |
| Jodelle Ferland | Desi |
| David Kaye | Wade |
| Peter Flemming | Steve |
| Tom Heaton | Quaid |
| Blu Mankuma | Caretaker |
| Joshua Peace | Ken |
| Chilton Crane | Donna |
| Julia Higgs | Amanda |
| Mecca Menard | Hailey |
| Beverley Elliott | Karen |
| Brad Mann | Bill |
| Todd Mann | Skip |
| Rondel Reynoldson | Beautician |
| Henry Mah | Mailman |
| Leslie Jones | Clerk |
| Eric Breker | Driver |
| Jane Sowerby | Waitress |
| Trish Gill | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Roni Weisberg | Executive Producer |
| Holly Harter | Producer |
| Larry Sugar | Producer |
