Mermaids (1990) ENG

Language: English Taglines: Mom Is Many Things. .. Normal Isn t One of Them. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance Country: USA Director: Richard Benjamin Writers: Patty Dann (novel), June Roberts (screenplay) Cast: Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder, Michael Schoeffling, Christina Ricci, Caroline McWilliams, Jan Miner, Betsy Townsend, Richard McElvain, Paula Plum, Dossy Peabody, William Paul Steele, Rex Trailer, Pete Kovner, Patricia Madden Storyline: After yet another failed relationship, Mrs. Flax (Cher) ups her family to the east coast to start all over again. Reluctantly dragged along with her is her daughter Charlotte going through a very confusing time of her life who wants to become a nun, and instead falls in love with a quiet, mildmannered church employee, to the mixed response of her mother. Set at around the time of the Kennedy Assassination. Awards: Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.