This 2021 film is distinct from the 2016 blockbuster The Mermaid directed by Stephen Chow, which features a different cast and a more prominent environmental theme. The Mermaid (2021) - IMDb

The story follows , a dedicated marine biologist who accidentally falls into the sea while attempting to track or chase a mermaid. He is rescued by Xiaoyu , a mermaid who disguises herself as a human to live among people.

Reviewers on IMDb and MyDramaList note that while the visual effects are "adequate" for a smaller production, the plot can feel cliché or like a "watered-down" version of other mermaid stories like Splash .

Generally mixed, with an IMDb rating of approximately 4.7/10 .