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ACRI: The Legend of Homo-Aquarellius
10.0 / 10• 1996• 1h 48m•NR• Japanese
FantasyRomanceHorror
Storyline
A scientist desperately wanting to prove that mermaids exist is ostracized from the scientific community in Japan. He settles down in Australia steadfast on his hypothesis. When a Japanese student visits him in Australia with strange questions about mermaids, how the young man survived in the ocean, and why he doesn't remember anything.
Cast & Crew
Tadanobu Asano
Hisoka
Lead
Yosuke Eguchi
Haoka
Kimika Yoshino
Acri
Tatsuya Fuji
Sakota
Tetsu Kayama
Keisuke
TT
Tomoko Tanaka
Mermaid
RG
Ron Graham
Norris
Linden Goh
Kai Genmei
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tatsuya Ishii's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. ACRI: The Legend of Homo-Aquarellius is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
