Guinea Pig: Mermaid in the Manhole (2002)
An artist dealing with the grief of his wife leaving him finds solace in painting the squalor of the sewer. He discovers a trapped mermaid, whom he brings home to heal. Her condition worsens, and she asks the artist to paint her before she dies.
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An artist dealing with the grief of his wife leaving him finds solace in painting the squalor of the sewer. He discovers a trapped mermaid, whom he brings home to heal. Her condition worsens, and she asks the artist to paint her before she dies.
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Genre:Horror, Romance
Written By:Hideshi Hino
In Theaters:8/27/2002
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Runtime:58 minutes
Studio:Japan Home Video
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