My Mother the Mermaid (2004)

Caught in the mundane rhythm of her life at the post office, Na-young longs for the escape her upcoming trip abroad promises. Home offers no respite, as she finds herself entangled in the frustrating dynamics between her unyieldingly obstinate mother and her frustratingly submissive father. However, when her father vanishes without a trace, her mother remains indifferent, leaving Na-young torn between her dream trip and the unexpected quest for her missing father. Choosing family over flight, Na-young surrenders her getaway to return to her parents' past, their forgotten hometown. Here, she stumbles upon a revelation that shakes her world, a figure from a reality she'd never dared to envision, even in her dreams. This riveting journey of self-discovery and unexpected revelations paints a poignant portrait of family ties, personal sacrifice, and the haunting echoes of the past that ripple through the present.

My Mother the Mermaid is a fantasy movie featuring Jeon Do-yeon and directed by Park Heung-sik.

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