Despite what you think, you have not seen this story before.
This is the story of young Cassius who wants to be a mermaid. Unfortunately her fathe doesn't understand. After attempting to walk into the ocean with a backpack full of rocks, Cass is rescued by Pepper a drag queen lost in her own problems. The pair begin to find a way back in each other.
You haven't seen this story before. This is not a typical Hollywood feel good film. Its a film that doesn't begin on an upbeat note but with a 10 year old walking into the ocean to end their life. The turns do not provide easy answers. Things go wrong and people get bruised. Its a story that feels like it was lived rather than created out of thin air and the result is a film that is infinitely better than you would suspect it is by the log line.
I really liked this film. I love the raw emotion and the realistic edge the film has. The film feels like we are seeing real people because things are not instantly fixed, even at the end.
I can't recommend this film enough, especially for anyone who is like Cass or her father and need to know they aren't alone.
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