Mermaids

“Mermaids,” directed by Richard Benjamin, is a coming-of-age comedy-drama that follows the eccentric and free-spirited Rachel Flax and her two daughters as they navigate life in a small Massachusetts town during the 1960s. The film explores themes of family dynamics, identity, and the challenges of growing up, all set against the backdrop of Rachel’s unconventional parenting style and the daughters’ quest for their own sense of belonging.