Trans Allegories in Film: 'The Little Mermaid' (1989)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. 'The Little Mermaid" film can be interpreted as a transgender story.

After her mother-in-law’s death, Saki begins living with her father-in-law. The devoted husband is still deeply shocked, barely eating and remaining withdrawn. When she tells him “If there’s anything I can do, please tell me,” she never expects his request: “I want to put it in… just for 10 seconds…”
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. 'The Little Mermaid" film can be interpreted as a transgender story.
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