In a future society where humans and mermaids coexist, Stephan, a regular office worker, is suddenly proposed to by Chao — a princess from the mermaid kingdom!
With no time to make sense of what’s happening, Stephan finds himself living together with Chao.
As he is showered with Chao’s pure and wholehearted love, Stephan gradually begins to fall for her. What will become of their unlikely romance?
With no time to make sense of what’s happening, Stephan finds himself living together with Chao.
As he is showered with Chao’s pure and wholehearted love, Stephan gradually begins to fall for her. What will become of their unlikely romance?
Cast & crew
Art Director
Hiroshi Takiguchi (Your Name, Weathering with You, The Garden of Words)
Music
Takatsugu Muramatsu (Ghibli’s When Marnie Was There, Mary and the Witch’s Flower)
Producer
Eiko Tanaka (Children of the Sea, Mind Game, Tekkonkinkreet. Line producer on Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service)
Production Company
STUDIO4ºC
Festivals and awards
- ANNECY 2025 - COMPETITION