Synopsis
1932 - Oscar is is a medical student just starting his residency at an Insane Asylum. He meets an elderly, aggressive, mystical woman who is abused and chained up in the asylum. Her story is unknown and her life is close to its end. She is longing for the sea.
Piece by piece Oscar brings her the sea, helping her to find peace while discovering her surreal story and unraveling her true identity.
“An original, cinematic, dark tale where fantasy and realism meet in an unexpected way.”
Why this film
“The unexpected clash between fantasy and dark realism is something I am very intrigued by as a filmmaker. A tale where differences are being punished and rejected, and where old age and trauma is being explored. And where a new generation’s ideals can offer remedy. This is the story I am so eager to bring to life in a cinematic, artistic, relevant, emotional, and visually unique way.”
— Maja Fernqvist, Director - Above The Sea
“I never knew the origins of the little mermaid, until Maja brought it to my attention. Her mysterious lens on this Scandinavian tale, is both heart wrenching and captivating. This ambitious film will be original, and visually stunning.”
— Rebecca Reagan, Producer - Above The Sea