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.
Kamal Kamalia
The story follows Shah, who has no lover and is pressured by his family to quickly find a partner. Shah eventually falls in love with a girl who works at a cafe.
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The story follows Shah, who has no lover and is pressured by his family to quickly find a partner. Shah eventually falls in love with a girl who works at a cafe.
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