MERMAN

Drama, UK, 14mins Will humanity ever be accepting of the outsider? Merman weaves medieval myth around issues of present day prejudice. Haunted by what she has seen while carrying out humanitarian work with refugees in the Mediterranean and traumatised by her experiences, Mari returns to her parents coastal home in rural England. There, through an unlikely acquaintance, she discovers the medieval legend of the Merman. The truth behind this seemingly innocent myth is darker than Mari could imagine. Are those who are 'other' destined to suffer as the Merman did hundreds of years ago? The message the myth bears across the centuries restores her resolve. As we go in our wake we create our own small waves.

• Madeleine Wynn

  Director
• Madeleine Wynn

  Writer
• Phil Davis

  Key Cast

  "The Fisherman"

  Quadrophonic, High Hopes and Grown Ups by Mike Leigh, Alien III, in the Name of the Father
• Alistair Petrie

  Key Cast

  "Father "

  Star Wars, Sex Education
• Lucy Scott

  Key Cast

  "Mother"

  Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austin BBC
• Eleanor Grace

  Key Cast

  "Mari"
• Liz Cook

  Producer
• Madeleine Wynn

  Producer