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.
Cast Ellen Burstyn - Trish Samantha Mathis - Rhonda Jodelle Ferland - Desiree Leann ("Desi") Gill David Kaye - Wade Peter Flemming - Steve Tom Keaton - Quaid Blu Mankuma - Caretaker Joshua Peace - Ken Chilton Crane - Donna Julia Higgs - Amanda Mecca Menard - Hailey
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Mermaid, full movie on Youtube