Original subtitles

♪ On the Isle of Mako ♪

silver glow ♪

♪ Under the moon's

♪ The night is calm ♪

♪ But suddenly ♪

in the sea ♪

♪ There's a change

magic and brave ♪

♪ Three mermaids,

under the waves ♪

♪ True beauties

mystery ♪

♪ Their secret will always be

♪ In the depths of the sea ♪

volunteer at the Oceanic Center

I've dreamed of being a

ever since I was little.

You'll ace the interview.

Relax, Cleo.

all the employees put together.

You know more about fish than

I get really flustered.

But when I'm nervous

- [seagulls squawk]

- I blush, I blabber...

What is that racket all about?

those seagulls up to?

[Emma] What are

- Hmm?

- Oh!

What on earth is that?

a lobster and an earthworm.

Looks like a cross between

It's a little hermit crab.

It isn't a lobster.

And he's lost his shell.

another one,

We've got to find him

as lunch for some bird.

otherwise he'll wind up

[squeak]

Hey. What about this little car?

Perfect, Emma.

[Cleo] Another happy ending.

[all laugh]

- Ah, it's Lewis.

- [boy] Hi, girls.

interview, Cleo?

So, ready for your big

It's just that we...

Sorry we can't go with you.

You promised to go with Emma

Yeah, I know.

It's fine. Don't worry about it.

to her swimming training.

girls. I'll be with her.

Yeah. Don't worry about it,

hands are clammy from stress.

[Cleo] This is horrible. My

Believe in yourself.

Listen, just be yourself.

Lewis.

Thanks for coming with me,

You're a real friend.

work in environmental protection

And when I'm older, I'd like to

excellent experience for me.

and volunteering here would be

a pretty good match.

Good. Your interests seem like

a few questions

Now, Jeff's going to ask you

to assess your knowledge.

So, Cleo, you know that

is a natural reserve.

the Dolphin City bay

that live in the bay?

Can you name six species of fish

halibut, mackerel and herring.

Sure, there are sardines and

some of the species

That's good, but can you name

- Exotic species.

- that are slightly more exotic?

I'm not really... I don't...

Right. Fish. Well,

- Disaster.

- So?

but I panicked.

I knew the answers,

instead of a brain.

I felt like I had a black hole

They'll never take me now.

I blew it.

We all know you're the best.

Don't lose faith, Cleo.

Give her another chance.

Please, Mr. Lambert.

it was so important to her.

She panicked because

simple questions.

It was just a few

how will she react

If she panics that easily,

bombarding her with questions?

to a bunch of tourists

She should have canceled

Actually, she was sick that day.

interview without mentioning it.

but decided to go to the

her for that, are you?

You're not going to penalize

[phone rings]

Hello? Yes.

Uh-huh. I see.

[shrieks]

Yes, of course. Thanks.

That was Mr. Lambert.

in three days.

He offered me another interview

- That's great.

- Fantastic!

You see? I told you, Cleo.

You just have to go in there

you really are.

and show them how brilliant

I've got to study.

What if I blow it again?

all that stuff.

[Lewis] You already know

to believe in yourself

You just need

and relax.

and you need to stop worrying

So what do you suggest?

You're right.

Well, uh...

at Mako Island as well!

Skin diving! And out

If you weren't coming with me,

I'd do something like this.

there's no way

an incredible number

Mako Island has

of exotic underwater species.

than from a stack of books.

You'll learn more here

- [girls laugh]

- [Rikki] And here we are.

So, ready for an adventure?

[all cheer]

So, are you having a good time?

You bet!

You were right.

Wow, that was great.

never have a mental blank again.

After a tour like that, I'll

anything I saw.

I'll never forget

heading back to port

We should probably think about

before sunset.

if we're gonna make it

[engine splutters]

The motor's flooded.

It's no use.

get us in the Coast Guard boat.

I'll call my father. He can

going anywhere in this thing.

[Lewis] Good idea. We're not

Snap! I can't get a signal.

is too far from anywhere.

Me neither. This island

have to spend the night here.

It looks like we're gonna

Are there any wild animals?

What? Sleeping outside?

will be worried sick.

And our parents

in trouble for it tomorrow,

I'm not saying we won't get

a better suggestion...

but unless you have

[Lewis snores]

I don't believe this.

an airplane motor.

It sounds like he swallowed

that light.

[Rikki] Look over there,

somebody there?

Do you think there could be

where we're going?

Shouldn't we tell Lewis

let him sleep.

No, we may as well

boys to help.

Besides, we don't need

We can take care of ourselves.

[Cleo] Here we are, girls.

Whoa! It's amazing.

Let's check it out.

[Emma] Careful, Rikki!

Rikki!

Emma! Rikki!

Where are you?

Everybody alright?

Yeah, we're good.

so bright down here?

Strange. Why is it

some sort of phosphorescent moss

The grotto is covered in

that glows in the dark.

I don't know about you guys,

night. Let's get out of here.

but I've seen enough for one

I don't believe it.

We have to find another way out.

to the sea.

The pool must be linked

by swimming underwater.

We could get out

but I don't think I can make it.

Sorry, girls,

Nobody knows where we are.

We've got no choice.

they'll never find us.

If we stay here,

then I'll come back and get you.

I'll go first and have a look,

Piece of cake.

I can do 30m underwater.

What's going on? This is crazy.

But where... Where are my legs?

- [all] Mermaids!

- We're...

want to turn into a fish.

What's happening to us? I don't

Everything will be fine.

Calm down, Cleo.

but it's got to be fine.

I don't know how,

Emma? Emma!

We can get out this way.

We'll all go together.

Come on, don't be scared.

to hold your breath.

Cleo, you don't need

Just breathe normally.

This is crazy.

underwater.

We're breathing and talking

is still sleeping.

Let's hope Lewis

see us like this.

We can't let him

Shh. Listen.

- Exactly. When we left Lewis,

- What? I can't hear anything.

to wake the dead.

he was snoring loud enough

Girls, I was super worried...

with your mouth hanging open.

Don't just stand there

and give us a hand.

Get over here

and fell down a hole.

OK, you saw a light

- We don't know.

- Then what happened?

were in this grotto...

All three of us

- Oh, no, the Coast Guard!

- [boat horn]

He must have sent out the alert

It's my father.

- If he sees us, it's game over.

- when we didn't come back.

run into the bushes and hide.

[Emma] And with tails we can't

[Cleo] What's going on?

they're back!

Oh, gosh. I can feel my legs,

Unbelievable. Mine, too.

- That's certainly a relief.

- Same here.

talk about this to anyone,

Listen up. We can't

Got it?

and especially not our parents.

someone's come to rescue us.

[Lewis] On the bright side,

long to enjoy it.

I don't think I'll be around

if Lewis's mother

[man] Can you imagine

How would we have found you?

hadn't known where you were?

Lewis's boat would breakdown.

We couldn't have known that

have told us beforehand.

That isn't the issue. You should

Right, Mom?

It's hardly acting responsibly.

No one asked for your opinion.

Kim, do you mind?

it's the last time

I promise, Mom,

without warning you.

I go out to sea

with you next time?

Hey, can you take me

young man.

Elliot! Absolutely not,

in five minutes.

Dinner will be ready

please?

Elliot, can you close the door,

Elliot!

I've got to head off to work,

but I haven't finished with you.

tonight.

We'll discuss your punishment

Hey, Rikki, what's new?

I hope your clothes were dry.

You're gonna pay for that!

It's happening again!

Oh, no, it can't be.

What's gotten into her?

we transform into a mermaid?

So, every time we touch water

What are we gonna do?

Water is everywhere.

championship swimmer? It's over.

What about my dream of being a

has an answer for everything.

You always say science

Find us a solution, Mr. Genius.

Now is a good time to prove it.

What do I know about mermaids?

I didn't believe in them.

Up until today

and I'm hallucinating.

It might be that you're all fine

who can help us.

Lewis, you're the only one

Not only are you a genius,

who knows our secret.

but you're the only one

I'll get to work on it.

OK, Cleo,

Nobody can ever know.

Alright, listen up.

in a laboratory

Nobody, or they'd stick you

experiments on you.

and do all kinds of

every time we touch water,

But if we transform

in two days.

everybody will know about us

we're not certain

Hold on, first off

you transform every time.

scientifically, do some tests.

We have to assess it

What kind of tests?

Tests? What do you mean, tests?

your transformation

We have to reproduce

as earlier, at home.

under the same conditions

- Like this!

- How are we gonna do that?

- Did you see that?

- [both] Wow.

some kind of magic power.

It's like she's got

[laughs]

So, to sum up then,

can control water

apparently Cleo

she wants.

to give it whatever form

and you, Emma, can freeze it.

Rikki, you can make it boil

having superpowers,

It's all very well

a pool into a skating rink?

but so what if I can turn

How is that supposed to help me?

Not to mention that

what's happened to us.

we still haven't a clue

There's only one solution.

Mako Island.

We've got to return to

That's where it all started.

Why didn't I think of that?

Of course.

transformed.

The grotto where you first

special in the water.

There has to be something

and I can analyze it.

Bring me back a sample

will show up under a microscope.

OK, but I'm not so sure magic

breathing underwater.

It's so strange to be

is liquid.

It feels like the oxygen

thing I've ever done.

I love it. It's the coolest

And look how fast I can swim.

[laughs]

Whoo-hoo!

if I could do this in a pool?

It's crazy. Can you imagine

I could break every record.

Hi there. Who are you?

- Yoo-hoo! I'm over here.

- [all gasp]

- You can talk.

- Yoo-hoo!

You're a fish and you can talk.

You're funny. My name is Ziggy.

aren't you?

You're new around here,

I can give you a guided tour.

If you'd like,

the school of sardines,

[Ziggy] So, let me introduce

Marcel the grouper,

the seahorses,

the jellyfish is Carlotta

are Robby and Bobby.

and the twin dolphins

heard of us.

I'm sure you've already

in the bay.

We're the biggest stars

But don't be too awestruck.

but we're not stuck up.

We may be stars,

What species are you?

Let me guess. Common dolphins.

Are you kidding? Come on!

We're spinner dolphins.

and more muscular

And we're way leaner

common dolphins.

than those pathetic little

something urgent to do?

Say, girls, didn't we have

We have to get going.

Oh, yeah, right, sorry.

and see you soon. Promise!

But we'll come back

Bye-bye!

I was sure it was this way.

passed this coral before.

But, Emma, we've already

little hermit crab we saved.

Hey, look over there. It's that

let's go faster!

Come on, faster, Zita,

It looks like he's in trouble.

[hunters laugh]

Oh! I recognize them.

They were at Mako Island.

those bullies.

Someone ought to stop

Come on, girls, let's go!

a hammerhead shark, Rikki!

Hang on. That's

Where'd they go?

- [taunting]

- There!

Stop. Leave them alone!

[all] Huh?

- And what are you?

- Who are you?

think about hurting those two.

We're mermaids. And don't even

your own size.

Go pick on somebody

Burke think them mermaids

Hey, boss,

need to learn some manners.

You can't talk to us like that.

Our powers! Quick!

Nice try.

Oops. You missed.

learn to aim?

[laughs] Why don't you

- Burke no can see.

- [all splutter]

OK, now!

- [crab] Right you are!

- Quick, let's go.

Lucky you were there.

Aw, thanks.

picking on us.

They get their kicks

I'm Bernie and she's Zita.

By the way,

remember? On the beach.

We already met. Don't you

- Oh, yes, of course.

- You'd lost your shell.

So that makes it twice now.

You saved my life.

But... But you were different.

Yes, we've changed a bit.

since we went to Mako Island.

We've been this way

but we got lost.

We're trying to get back there,

Come on, Zita, let's go.

[Bernie] I'll take you there.

We're off to Mako Island.

They found us again.

The vandals.

- [Bernie] Quick!

- That way. I recognize it.

they saw which way we went.

Phew. OK, I don't think

watch the entrance to the cave.

Bernie, Zita, we need you to

[Bernie] OK, will do.

It's just a plain old cave.

I don't see anything special.

- Remember what Lewis said,

- A dime a dozen.

something in the water.

it might be

mermaid molecules in it?

You think he'll find

The place gives me the creeps.

Can't we head back?

it had a magical feel to it.

The last time, the full moon,

it's just really gloomy.

But right now

- What?

- Maybe it was the full moon.

because of the full moon?

You think it might be

So, did you find anything?

- Then follow me.

- No, nothing at all.

who might be able to help you.

I know someone

Hey, Sue, are you home?

Here we are.

Yes.

[mermaids gasp]

Sue, I've brought you...

Three mermaids. Yes, I know.

- Looking for answers.

- Hello. We're...

I know that, too.

for everything.

She has an answer

because of Mako Island?

Did this happen to us

It's said the island is magic

Mako is a mystery.

and that when the moon is full,

from its depths.

creatures are born

Magic?

to how we were before?

So, how can we go back

to break the spell.

There must be a way

the will of the universe.

It isn't a spell. This is

the laws of nature.

No one can alter

I must leave you now.

But I shall see you again.

What the heck is she on about?

The laws of nature?

about turning into a mermaid.

There's nothing natural

You've got to trust her.

to all mysteries.

Sue knows the answers

Oh, no! They found us again.

- They're passing us.

- What do we do?

- [eel] OK, this way.

- [vandals laugh]

running into the vandal gang.

You're going to regret

We've got to confront them.

We've got no choice.

we're just as tough as they are.

We've got to show them

The trickiest one is Dany.

In that case, listen carefully.

Watch out for his tentacles.

eyes on the side,

Burke, with his

he can make very sharp turns.

can see everywhere. And

he's as sneaky as he is mean.

But the worst is Murray because

Thanks for the advice.

of our own up our sleeve.

We've got a few tricks

We haven't got all day here.

That's one down.

- I'll g-get 'em, boss!

- You're up.

You and me, marshmallow.

Talk about clingy. Let go of me.

Imbecile.

This could be a problem.

Rikki, use your power.

Make the water boil.

Burke hot!

Emma, behind you!

Take that!

[both groan]

d-d-do now?

B-B-Boss, w-w-what do we

our little chat another time.

Alright, we'll finish

Yeah! A-A-Another time!

[all laugh]

in my whole life.

Oh! I've never been so scared

I think it was fantastic.

adventure I've ever had.

It was the most amazing

we can do anything.

With our powers,

You got that right. Between us,

on those bullies.

we put a whooping

Cleo won't have any trouble

One thing's for sure.

acing her big interview now!

I'd forgotten all about it.

My interview!

ecosystem in the bay.

[Cleo] We can find a very rich

all the coral reefs,

Probably because of

many different species.

which attracts

- There are spinner dolphins,

- For example?

hammerhead sharks.

manta rays and there are even

we did have one of those

Hammerhead sharks? I forgot,

- They might not be too bright,

- a few years ago.

on each side of their head,

but with their eyes

they can see all around them.

the sharp turns they can make.

And you wouldn't believe

but how do you know all that?

You're right,

from the grotto

I analyzed the water

perfectly normal seawater.

and it's just

it's something magical.

Maybe the manta ray was right,

I must be going crazy.

What the heck am I saying?

The process may be reversible.

I'll continue my research.

- Find a cure? To cure what?

- I'll find a cure.

- We're mermaids now.

- Our amazing mermaid powers?

can alter the laws of nature.

Whatever happens, no one

- Huh? Yeah.

- Right, Cleo?

[phone rings]

Hello? Hello, Mr. Lambert.

Absolutely. Thanks! Goodbye.

Oh, you mean it?

at the Oceanic Center!

I've been hired

- The mermaids of Mako.

- And all because of...

[all laugh]