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My Brother is a Mermaid is magical realism about the experiences of a non-binary teenager, as seen through the eyes of their 7 year old brother. Set in a desolate seaside town, the film fuses social realism with fairytale, as it examines how a child's innocence and unconditional love can be a powerful and disruptive force for good.

Escaping trouble at home, shy teenager Danny hopes the glitz and glamour of a seaside town will give him the confidence and opportunity to lose his virginity. He is joined in his quest by Andrei, a young Romanian immigrant whom he befriends. A chance meeting with Stacey, a faded beauty turning tricks in the seedier side of town, gives the boys a sharp lesson in life and love as they struggle to make the transition from boys to men.

Helen tends to a fateful birth and is questioned about her past, while a peculiar girl rouses Ellie's interest.

Nikki and the team start to build a picture of what happened, but they don't get much out of it. Jack comes to the aid of an old friend and is sucked into a difficult case.

The local CID finds dissent within the ranks as the evidence mounts against the accused police officer.