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7.9
/10
2,775 Ratings

I'VE HEARD THE MERMAIDS SINGING

Directed by Patricia Rozema
Canada, 1987
Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
  • 8383 minutes

Synopsis

Scatterbrained, aspiring photographer Polly lands a job at a gallery run by the curator and painter Gabrielle. A strong connection builds between them as Polly idolizes Gabrielle’s artwork. However, as she gets to know her lover Mary, Polly realizes Gabrielle isn’t exactly who she appears to be.

Synopsis

Scatterbrained, aspiring photographer Polly lands a job at a gallery run by the curator and painter Gabrielle. A strong connection builds between them as Polly idolizes Gabrielle’s artwork. However, as she gets to know her lover Mary, Polly realizes Gabrielle isn’t exactly who she appears to be.