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title: "My Mother the Mermaid"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-mother-the-mermaid-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 137298
imdb_id: "tt0417782"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 18
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# My Mother the Mermaid (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: My Mother the Mermaid (Korean: Ineogongju; lit. 'The Mermaid Princess').
Year: 2004.
Country/Genre: South Korean romantic fantasy film.
Director: Park Heung-sik.
Runtime: 1h 50m or 110 minutes.
Release Date (KR): 06/30/2004.
Genres listed: Romance and Fantasy, Melodrama, Family.
Plot:
Na-young (or Na-yeong) works at a post office.
She is tired of her unyielding mother and her pushover/gentle father.
She plans a trip abroad.
Her father leaves home without notice.
Her mother does not care to look for him.
Na-young gives up her trip to search for her father.
She arrives at her parents' hometown and

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Park Heung-sik
- **Networks / Studios**: CJ Entertainment, NOWFILM

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jeon Do-yeon** as *Na-young / Young Yeon-soon*
- **Park Hae-il** as *Jin-kook*
- **Goh Doo-shim** as *Yeon-soon*
- **Kim Bong-geun** as *Father*
- **Lee Sun-kyun** as *Do-hyeon*
- **Park Myung-shin** as *Bathhouse Owner*
- **Shin Dong-hwan** as *New Postman*
- **Kim Choo-wol** as *BBQ Restaurant Owner*
- **Yoon Ga-hyun** as *Diver 2*
- **Lee Sung-min** as *Fruit Store Owner*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch My Mother the Mermaid online?
My Mother the Mermaid is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is My Mother the Mermaid worth watching?
My Mother the Mermaid holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 18 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie My Mother the Mermaid and when was it released?
My Mother the Mermaid is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 2004. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed My Mother the Mermaid?
My Mother the Mermaid was directed by Park Heung-sik.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Mother the Mermaid — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/137298)
- [My Mother, the Mermaid - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Mother,_the_Mermaid)
- [My Mother, the Mermaid (2004) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0417782/fullcredits/)
- [My Mother the Mermaid (2004) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/137298/cast)
- [My Mother the Mermaid (2004)](https://mydramalist.com/)
- [My Mother, the Mermaid ( Ineogongju )](https://help.naver.com/service/5626/contents/24844?lang=ko&osType=COMMONOS)

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