Fishtales (2007)

Set against the enchanting backdrop of the Greek Island of Spetses, "Fishtales" follows the odyssey of Thomas Bradley, a widowed professor steeped in Greek history. As he stands on the precipice of losing his research grant, his academic ambition to unearth ancient love spells teeters on the brink of collapse. However, a glimmer of hope emerges in the form of a lifeline from Professor Coulter, an Oxford don eager to keep the flame of knowledge alive. With his spirited 12-year-old daughter Serena by his side, Thomas embarks on a journey to the Grecian paradise, hoping to find the spark needed to complete his thesis. Young Serena, on the other hand, has a different agenda. She longs to see her father rediscover the magic of love, which he lost after her mother's death. Despite her well-meaning efforts, local women remain unimpressed with the clumsy, introverted Thomas. Just as Serena's matchmaking dreams start to dissolve, the island reveals a bewitching secret: Nereid, a stunning mermaid with a jewel-encrusted tail. However, the tranquil waters of their island hide a lurking menace - Captain Mavros, a greedy fisherman with a deadly obsession for Nereid's priceless tail. Serena, who shares a mystical connection with the ancient spirits, sees in Nereid the love her father needs. Drawing on the power of the Greek love spells at the heart of her father's research, Serena weaves a romantic destiny for her father and the mermaid. As the bonds of love strengthen, Nereid renounces her immortality, embracing mortality to be with Thomas. The story unfolds as they return to Oxford, where Thomas's triumphant thesis is greeted with acclaim. "Fishtales" is a tale of love, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit, intertwined with ancient allure, modern academia, and the timeless beauty of the Greek islands.

Fishtales is a comedy movie featuring Billy Zane.

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