Hideshi Hino
Director
Guinea Pig: Mermaid in the Manhole (1988)
An artist dealing with the grief of his wife leaving him finds solace in painting the squalor of the sewer. He discovers a trapped mermaid, whom he brings home to heal. Her condition worsens, and she asks the artist to paint her before she dies.
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Production Companies: Japan Home Video
Country: Japan
Production Country:
Japan
Languages:
Japanese
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Runtime: 58 min.
Released: July 25, 1988
Status: Released
Budget: $5,500
Certification: NR