I've Heard the Mermaids Singing
1987 · 81 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 1,994 VOTES · DIR. Patricia Rozema
Overview
Scatterbrained Polly gets a job as a secretary in Gabrielle's art gallery. Polly aspires to be a professional photographer, and idolizes Gabrielle for her artistic ability. When Gabrielle rekindles an old romantic relationship with the younger painter Mary, Polly becomes jealous, and discovers Gabrielle isn’t exactly who she claims to be.
Dialogue Timeline — 710 lines
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00:00:14 [knocking ]
00:03:14 She was so serious even when she laughed.
00:06:49 In the 10 years since then -
00:12:18 Expect... delivery in one geek.
00:14:26 Attach to the camera the motor generator board
00:18:04 Yes, I believe that.
00:20:37 I can concentrate with you there.
00:26:57 he suddenly lost it, and seems to blame me for it.
00:29:55 I... I don't think I wanted kissing and all that stuff.
00:34:12 by his whimsical sociological references.
00:36:38 are born in a state of being open to any sexual or affectional preference
00:38:26 I'm just getting older, you know.
00:41:29 - Yeah. - Sorry I'm late.
00:44:04 I don't want to die with my body.
00:46:32 Anything?
00:55:32 to talk to you about your article for the magazine...
00:58:23 comes closer to the effect of music
01:01:45 I don't know, I'm just sick.
01:05:28 Like a mother or a sister?
01:06:53 May I please say something?
01:10:09 We're partners in a victimless crime.
01:13:02 I know, I know you did.
01:17:24 [ applause and cheering ]
01:20:29 Come here, I'll show you some more.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed710
Dialogue density8.8 lines / min
First line00:00:14
Final line01:20:29
Production Record
DirectorPatricia Rozema
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes1,994