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.[1][2] It aired originally on Showtime,[3] and it was released on DVD in 2001.[4] Jodelle Ferland and Ellen Burstyn were both nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special.[5][6]
Cast
- Ellen Burstyn - Trish[7]
- 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
