I've Heard the Mermaids Singing

1987·Movie·1h 21m

Comedy, Drama

5.7 / 10 (39 votes)

Isn't life the strangest thing you've ever seen?

Scatterbrained Polly gets a job as a secretary in Gabrielle's art gallery. Polly aspires to be a professional photographer, and idolizes Gabrielle for her artistic ability. When Gabrielle rekindles an old romantic relationship with the younger painter Mary, Polly becomes jealous, and discovers Gabrielle isn’t exactly who she claims to be.

Directed by: Patricia Rozema
Original language: English
Released: 11 September 1987

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Cast

Sheila McCarthy
Polly Vandersma
Paule Baillargeon
Gabrielle St. Peres
Ann-Marie MacDonald
Mary Joseph
Richard Monette
Clive
John Evans
Warren
Brenda Kamino
Waitress
Patricia Rozema
Woman in Office Window (uncredited)