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The Freshwater Merman

  • 2025
  • 6m
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The Freshwater Merman (2025)
FantasyRomanceShortThriller

After accepting an ancient relic, a young man races against his inevitable transformation.After accepting an ancient relic, a young man races against his inevitable transformation.After accepting an ancient relic, a young man races against his inevitable transformation.

  • Director
    • Bruce Brockett
  • Writer
    • Leo Mancilla
  • Stars
    • Miranda Bauer
    • Alissa Blair
    • Piper Bradford
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    • Director
      • Bruce Brockett
    • Writer
      • Leo Mancilla
    • Stars
      • Miranda Bauer
      • Alissa Blair
      • Piper Bradford
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    Miranda Bauer
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    Caleb Bukowsky
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      • Bruce Brockett
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      • Leo Mancilla
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      Lead actor Caleb Bukowsky is known online as The Handstand Merman.

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    • Release date
      • October 15, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Utah Lake, Utah, USA([Second Water Source])
    • Production company
      • Dutch Anglers
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      • $300 (estimated)
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      • 6m
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      • 2.35 : 1

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