The Mermaid (Hong Kong Version)
Hans Christian Anderson’s classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid gets reinterpreted for Chinese audiences in Kao Li’s The Mermaid, a fun-filled Shaw Brothers produced, Huangmei opera. Released in 1964, this mythical tale centers on a scholar named Zhang Zhen (Ivy Ling Po) who finds himself taken in by a high official (Yang Chi Ching) after the death of his beloved parents. Soon enough, Zhang Zhen falls in love with his benefactor’s attractive, but haughty daughter, Peony (Li Ching). However, there are two problems preventing a union between the two. For one, her father simply won’t approve of the match, and even more importantly, Peony has no interest in Zhang as a suitor to begin with!
Stuck inside with nothing to do but study for exams, Zhang tries to brighten his spirits by feeding fish in a nearby pond. On one fateful day, a carp transforms itself into a beautiful woman (also played by Li Ching) who just so happens to resemble Peony! Plenty of misunderstandings and misadventures ensue when this lovely Carp Spirit tries to adapt to life on the surface! Who will Zhang choose – his first love, Peony or the vivacious mermaid? Winner of three awards at the 12th Asian Film Festival, including Best Actress (Li Ching), Most Versatile Talent Award (Ivy Ling Po), and Best Sound Recording (Wang Yung Hua), The Mermaid is a fine showcase for actresses Ivy Ling Po in yet another gender bending performance and “Baby Queen” Li Ching, who takes on dual roles! As far as Huangmei opera pictures are concerned, The Mermaid is one Shaw Brothers production full of lighthearted fun!.
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