Dyesebel is unique among the merfolk for she is the only mermaid born of human parents from the surface world. A mermaid from birth, she is shunned by the superstitious due to her physical form. After her father is killed by an angry, superstitious mob, Dyesebel is taken to the ocean by her mother where she is sent into exile since her chances for survival are greater there than on land. The young girl-mermaid is found by Banak who adopts her and takes her to their kingdom where she is welcomed into their community.
Alma Moreno
Mat Ranillo III
Gloria Sevilla
Nova Villa
Bella Flores
German Moreno
Lily Miraflor
Tony Carreon
Raquel Monteza
Dyesebel is a drama, romance, fantasy film released in 1978 exploring themes of mermaid. Directed by Anthony Taylor, it stars Alma Moreno, Mat Ranillo III, Gloria Sevilla. Dyesebel is unique among the merfolk for she is the only mermaid born of human parents from the surface world. A mermaid from birth, she is shunned by the superstitious due to her physical form. After her father is killed by an angry, superstitious mob, Dyesebel is taken to the ocean by her mother where she is sent into exile since her chances for survival are greater there than on land. The young girl-mermaid is found by Banak who adopts her and takes her to their kingdom where she is welcomed into their community.
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