Mermaid Legend (blu ray) Limited Edition slipcase version

• Interview with writer Takuya Nishioka
• Feature length audio commentary by Jasper Sharp and Tom Mes
• Video Essay on Toshiyuki Honda by James Balmont
• Original Japanese trailer
• Slipcase with artwork from Gokaiju
• ‘Directors Company’ edition featuring insert by Jasper Sharp - limited to 2000 copies

Duration: 110 minutes + bonus
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Video: High-definition digital restoration
Audio: 2.0 Mono
Disc Extras: Interview, Commentary, Video Essay, Trailer, Booklet
Certification: 18 – Suitable only for adults
Label: Third Window Films

Migiwa Saeki is a pearl diver living a quiet life with her husband, Keisuke, a fisherman in a small coastal village in Japan. One evening, Keisuke witnesses a violent crime at sea — a secret he never gets the chance to tell. Not long after, he's brutally murdered by a gang of yakuza working on behalf of corrupt land developers. His death is quickly covered up, and Migiwa becomes the prime suspect, left for dead at the crime scene.

But Migiwa survives.

Forced into hiding, she retreats to the desolate island of Watakano, haunted by grief and betrayal. There, she begins to uncover the extent of the conspiracy and learns of the twisted web of lies spun by the developers who want to seize the coastal land for their own gain.

Fuelled by fury and sorrow, Migiwa wages a brutal campaign of vengeance — one that cuts through the heart of a rotten system. As her path collides with the son of one of the developers, loyalties are tested, and secrets are dragged to the surface.

Mermaid Legend begins as a tragic, atmospheric drama and morphs into a blood-drenched tale of retribution. With breathtaking underwater sequences, a haunting jazz score by Toshiyuki Honda, and an unforgettable lead performance by Mari Shirato, it’s a cult classic that merges poetic imagery with razor-sharp violence.

Originally released in 1984 as the first feature from the revolutionary Directors Company, the film stands out as a powerful critique of greed, corruption, and female disempowerment — with a protagonist who refuses to stay silent.

Is this Blu-ray release region locked?
No, this edition of Mermaid Legend is region-free (Region A, B, C) and will play on all Blu-ray players worldwide.

Are there English subtitles included?
Yes, the film is presented in its original Japanese audio with fully translated English subtitles.

What special features are included?
This release includes an exclusive interview with screenwriter Takuya Nishioka, a full audio commentary by Japanese cinema experts Jasper Sharp and Tom Mes, a video essay by James Balmont on the film's composer Toshiyuki Honda, the original Japanese trailer, and a collector’s insert booklet.

Is the packaging collector-friendly?
Absolutely. The Blu-ray comes in a custom slipcase featuring artwork by Gokaiju, with reversible sleeve art and a high-quality insert booklet. Perfect for collectors and fans of boutique physical media.

When was the film originally released?
Mermaid Legend was first released in Japan in 1984 and is widely regarded as the first full-length feature from the pioneering Directors Company.

What is the runtime and certification of the film?
The film has a runtime of approximately 110 minutes and is certified 18 for adult audiences due to strong violence and mature themes.

Where do you ship from and to?
We ship from the UK and offer international delivery to the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond.

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