Mermaid (2000 film) facts for kids

Mermaid is a television movie that first aired in the year 2000. This movie tells the story of a young girl named Desiree Leanne Gill, often called Desi. It's based on a real-life experience and shows how Desi learns to cope with a very sad time after her father passes away. The film was first shown on the Showtime channel. Later, in 2001, it was released on DVD so more people could watch it.

Two of the movie's stars, Jodelle Ferland and Ellen Burstyn, were recognized for their great acting. They were both nominated for a special award called a Daytime Emmy in the category of "Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special." This shows how much their performances were appreciated!

Meet the Cast

Here are some of the main actors and the characters they played in Mermaid:

• Ellen Burstyn played Trish
• Samantha Mathis played Rhonda
• Jodelle Ferland played Desiree Leann ("Desi") Gill
• David Kaye played Wade
• Peter Flemming played Steve
• Tom Keaton played Quaid
• Blu Mankuma played Caretaker
• Joshua Peace played Ken
• Chilton Crane played Donna
• Julia Higgs played Amanda
• Mecca Menard played Hailey