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, mild-mannered church employee, to the mixed response of her mother. Set at around the time of the Kennedy Assassination. Awards: Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.