I've Heard the Mermaids Singing (1987)

  • R
  • 09/11/1987 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 21m

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

Overview

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.

Patricia Rozema

Director, Writer

Cast

Sheila McCarthy's headshot

Sheila McCarthy

Polly Vandersma
Paule Baillargeon's headshot

Paule Baillargeon

Gabrielle St. Peres
Ann-Marie MacDonald's headshot

Ann-Marie MacDonald

Mary Joseph
Richard Monette's headshot

Richard Monette

Clive
John Evans's headshot

John Evans

Warren
Brenda Kamino's headshot

Brenda Kamino

Waitress
Patricia Rozema's headshot

Patricia Rozema

Woman in Office Window (uncredited)

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