The House Where The Mermaid Sleeps (2018)

Description:

"The House Where The Mermaid Sleeps" unveils a profound and emotional drama centered on a couple whose marriage is unraveling. They have decided to divorce, postponing their separation until after their daughter's crucial elementary school entrance exams. However, just as they are about to rehearse for a significant family oral interview, their lives are shattered by devastating news: their beloved daughter has tragically drowned in a pool. Rushing to the hospital, the distraught parents are confronted with an unspeakably heartbreaking situation. This gripping film, adapted from a renowned novel, plunges viewers into their raw grief, forcing them to navigate an impossible choice that challenges their love, their past, and their future, all while grappling with unimaginable loss. It explores the depths of parental devotion when faced with the ultimate tragedy.

Director: Tsutsumi Yukihiko [堤幸彦]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Drama; Family; Mystery; Novel; Psychological