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 ♪

Huh?

What? Scarlett Belladonna?

- Thank you. Ciao.

- She's shooting a movie here?

- Oh!

- [shop assistant] Thank you!

[dials phone]

I'll be there in two minutes.

Hello, Martin, darling,

No need to panic.

What did you do then?

[Rikki] Tell us.

She got into her car.

Well, nothing.

- Man, I can't believe it.

- I didn't have time to speak.

You could have called out.

She was right in front of you.

jumped right into his car.

If it had been Brad, I'd have

She's too shy for that.

Calm down. You know Cleo.

why you'd say that.

Me? Shy? I don't even know

a movie shoot in Dolphin City.

Either way, the amazing thing is

and Brad Patinson.

Scarlett Belladonna

You'll never believe it.

Girls, I've got amazing news.

to shoot a movie, right?

Let me guess. Stars are in town

of the local film crew.

Yes, but there's more. I'm part

- [Cleo] For real?

- [all] Huh?

- Stop begging me!

- Come on, Lewis. Please!

- Whose is it?

- It's not my decision.

is a friend of the director

Zane's. His father

shooting locations out at sea.

and Zane was hired to find

No worries.

[Zane] Take it easy, Martin.

before you know it.

It'll all be arranged

We wanted to ask you.

Zane, wait up!

I just left class.

Shh! Yeah, sure thing, Martin.

Say hi to Brad and Scarlett.

I'll be there in 15 minutes.

what can I do for you ladies?

Well, well,

- We want to work on the movie.

- Well, actually, we...

coffee, run errands, anything.

Please, we'll do anything! Make

as simple as all that.

Whoa, hang on a sec. It's not

movie shoot. I just can't...

This is an international

life and death.

But this is a matter of

Please, please, please.

You've just got to hire us.

is looking at us.

Cleo, everybody

OK, I'll talk to Martin.

Would you let go of me?

[both cheer]

this is happening.

I can't believe

they're successful

OK. They're good-looking,

but this is craziness.

and everybody loves them,

like the rest of us.

They're just people

Because you girls are...

You mean like me.

have seen how you looked

Are you for real? You should

Brad was in Dolphin City.

when you heard that

is owing something to Zane.

I think what's bothering you

You can think what you want.

of the screaming groupie club.

I don't happen to be a member

screaming groupies?

Who are you calling

what could make you...

I don't know

[phone rings]

Zane? Are you kidding?

You're really not kidding?

- He isn't kidding!

- [both cheer]

to be more punctual.

[Lewis] Rikki will have to learn

you can't be late.

In the movie business,

if she showed her face.

I'd be amazed

urchin than owe Zane anything.

She'd rather step on a sea

Are you guys ready?

Come on, let's go.

Where's Rikki? Isn't she coming?

Headstrong, unpredictable.

Oh, you know how she is.

What's the movie about, anyway?

That's Rikki.

Poseidon's Daughter.

It's called

about a fisherman

It's a love story

from drowning.

and a mermaid who saves him

who claim to see mermaids,

You know the legends of sailors

manatees they were seeing.

actually it turned out to be

That species of sea cows?

Manatees?

resemble mermaids.

They don't even remotely

it's thanks to me

OK, nobody forget

so don't mess up.

you're part of the crew,

what you're told to do.

Do exactly

Brad or Scarlett.

Don't go hassling

Cleo hassling Scarlett?

able to look at her.

She's so shy she'll hardly be

Would you stop saying that?

insisting that I'm shy?

Why do you keep

Come on, stop pouting.

Because we like kidding you.

[taunting]

Leave me alone!

[male] Cut it out.

- [male] Let me through.

- [Murray] No, no.

I don't think so, Jumbo.

to pay your toll.

Now it's time

till further notice.

You're going to be our slave

- Oh, yeah. Why, exactly?

- B-B-But why?

- Because this surf is our turf.

- B-B-B...

The sea belongs to everyone.

Oh, yeah? And since when?

of thieves and bullies.

You're just a gang

Clear off and leave him alone.

Well, well,

a new sheriff in town.

looks like we got

Who's going to make us, girly?

three against one.

Looks like it's

N-N-N-Not so t-t-t-t...

without your little pals, huh?

Not so tough

[Dany] Little p-p-pals.

Little pals? Uh...

Well, how about my big one?

[all groan]

to hurt you.

Oh! Sorry, I didn't mean

Quick, let's get out of here.

[seethes]

[Burke] Get them!

- [Murray] It's hot!

- [all shout / choke]

[Burke] Burning!

Lucky you were there.

to let me leave.

Those bullies weren't going

What's yours?

My name's Augustus.

Rikki. Where were you headed?

He invited me.

To see my best friend, Marcel.

You're not from around here.

Marcel the grouper? I know him.

who looks like you.

I've never seen anyone

- I'm a manatee.

- What species are you?

who looked like you, either.

I've never seen anyone

I'm a mermaid.

Well, that's no surprise,

just great meeting you.

Augustus, it's been

- Bye-bye!

- But I've got to go. So long!

where have they gone?

Oh, heck,

OK, we're here.

Hey, Sandy, hang on a second.

This is Emma, Cleo and Lewis.

them a few simple jobs to do.

I'm sure you'll be able to find

I could use a few extra hands.

Sure thing. As it happens,

and our stars. Where are they?

I can't see Martin

[Sandy] Over there.

the scene is pretty simple.

OK, Brad,

just been saved by Isabelle.

Scott the fisherman has

but doesn't see her

He comes up to the surface,

and dives back down to search.

she's a mermaid.

That's when he discovers

No problem, maestro. [laughs]

camera.

OK, if everyone's ready,

- [Martin] Action!

- [man] Rolling.

[yells] Isabelle!

- [gasps]

- Huh? Oh!

Oh, no!

with long red hair!

I saw a mermaid! A real mermaid

That isn't in the script. Cut!

And a tail...

[Brad] I know what I saw.

nobody doubts you.

Brad, darling,

of the movie.

But you've got to think

you don't believe me.

No, no, no. I see that

Bring me back to the beach.

You'll see!

Scuba-diving equipment.

I'm coming back here with

Hmm...

about sailors

You know the legends

They turned out to be manatees.

who thought they saw mermaids?

Hey, look, they're coming back!

What? They're back already?

They shouldn't be back yet.

They're coming back.

[Lewis] Hear that?

- [yells]

- Really?

us a half day behind schedule.

You realize you're going to put

[Brad] Yeah, yeah, whatever.

it's now or never.

Go on, Cleo,

[chuckles]

I'm telling you, actors!

What's wrong with me?

- Cleo is just upset

- Any idea what's going on?

to talk to Scarlett.

because she's too shy

back earlier than planned

No! I mean, why did they come

everybody complaining?

and why is

I saw a mermaid.

[Brad] I'm telling you,

jeopardizing the movie.

You understand you're

for lost time?

How will I make up

we'll get back to work.

Don't worry, Martin,

When I've got proof,

But I've got to get back.

you won't be laughing.

some Scuba gear.

Sandy, get me

Got proof? Oh, no.

finally paying me a visit

Hello, you old lazy bones,

after all those invitations.

you're coming to see me

But next time,

that gang of thugs again.

I don't want to run into

Are they causing trouble again?

What? The vandals.

who saved me!

Oh, look, she's the one

help and it's extremely urgent.

Augustus, quick, I need your

He's only just got here.

You want to take him away?

They're shooting a movie

Sorry, but it's important.

and somebody saw me.

and I got too close

Augustus to help me.

I really, really, really need

but don't keep him too long.

Alright,

- Shooting a movie? Wow!

- Quick!

It's here. Stop!

you remember the plan?

They're here. Augustus,

- OK, it's showtime.

- Mm-hmm.

[muffled speech]

[laughs]

[chuckles]

[laughs]

I'm not feeling well.

Are you deaf?

I would like a glass of water.

Any time today.

I said a glass of water, please.

- Thank you. [sighs]

- [Lewis] Here, Miss Belladonna.

[screeches]

Amazing, Lewis, she spoke to me!

Oh, wow, that's just great.

the next phase, answering her.

Now maybe you can move onto

actually saw anything?

Do you think Brad

[people mutter]

your amazing sea monster?

You find

another word about this.

Listen up. I don't want to hear

we've a movie to shoot

Let me remind you,

so back to work!

actually a mermaid,

Well, it wasn't

with some seaweed on its head.

it was a kind of baby whale

[laughter]

Everybody get back to work.

You heard Brad.

scene, and make it quick.

Let's get ready for the next

[Sandy] Scarlett, make-up time.

- [murmurs]

- Scarlett!

to be the problem?

OK, darling, what seems

all those hours out on the boat.

I'm not sure. It must have been

But no big deal, it'll pass.

So, what scene is next?

See, I'm OK.

the mermaid elegantly swimming.

It's an underwater shot of

for the elegant part.

Might have to wait a bit

This is a total disaster.

I don't believe it!

it's all over.

If we fall behind another day

producers, goodbye career.

Goodbye movie, goodbye

Maybe I can help you.

for Miss Belladonna.

I might be able to double

You are both brunettes

will be far away from you.

and the camera

for weeks

But Scarlett has been training

with a mermaid tail.

to swim underwater

flipper ever since I was a kid,

I've been diving with a mono

just like your mermaid tail.

Miss Belladonna,

But you'll have to ask

- Go for it!

- because I wouldn't want to...

OK, we're on!

You're off to see the props man.

with a mermaid tail.

We're gonna fit you up

and then join us on the set.

Practice swimming with it

Chop, chop!

OK, let's get busy, people.

Cleo, are you nuts?

right in front of the camera.

You can't transform

Well, thank you very much.

[Zane]

and what does Cleo do?

I ask you to keep a low profile

a part in the movie.

She worms her way into

I better go.

I was just trying to help out!

- [Rikki] Hey, you guys!

- They're waiting for me.

- Hi!

- [Lewis] Look who's here.

where we were shooting?

Rikki? How did she know

to meet on the dock, remember?

Rikki! We were supposed

under my own steam.

Yeah, but I prefer to get here

[seethes]

[taunts]

Look out. Excuse us.

introduce you to everybody.

Now that you're here, let me

have never really been my thing.

No need. All those formalities

Uh, but it's a private set

if people don't recognize you.

and you're gonna get kicked out

We've met before, haven't we?

Hello there.

But I don't think you know me.

Well, I know you, obviously.

that makes sense.

Hm. Yes, of course,

say, it's been a strange day.

I must be tired. I've got to

- [seethes] Emma!

- Really? And how's that?

replacing Scarlett.

Hello. So you're the one

how to put that on.

I'll show you

No worries!

I'm sure I can manage.

Yeah, but...

we'll meet up over there!

[Martin] Wait up,

- Mm-hmm.

- You ready?

OK, we're ready to roll.

Huh?

the nature channel?

What is this,

in my shot?

What's an eel doing

what are you doing here?

Berny, Zita,

always listening to gossip.

You know Zita,

human stuff, but... [yells]

I tried to tell her this was

you're blocking the camera.

Really, Berny,

they've come to film me.

It's obvious

for everybody.

Come on, there's room

[all chatter]

Why is it leaving?

What, the camera!

- What the heck is going on?

- Wait, come back.

ruin the movie?

What are you trying to do,

about underwater life.

It isn't a documentary

a mermaid and a fisherman.

It's a story about

You've got to clear the set now.

OK, OK, no problem.

The shot is over.

Listen up, everybody.

You were all just amazing.

Let's go, follow me!

The rest is shot on the beach.

[all chatter excitedly]

The school of fish is gone.

All clear.

[sighs]

Absolutely perfect.

Oh, yeah, it's perfect.

It'll make a beautiful scene.

Darling!

I couldn't have done better.

You swim incredibly well.

- You're too kind, really.

- Bravo!

I don't know what to say.

that's progress.

At least you're talking,

you were spectacular.

It's true that for the shy type

tail worked. Good job.

I got to say, the artificial

that thing was real.

You'd swear

- [Brad] Actually what?

- Well, actually it...

[laughs]

It was a real mermaid, right?

Relax. I'm feeling better now.

I got you there, right?

And thanks to Rikki, actually.

thought they'd seen mermaids

She explained that sailors who

had really only seen manatees.

into my character.

I guess I got a little too

[both chuckle]

We've got a movie to finish.

OK, enough joking around.

Let's get set up for the finale.

been waiting for.

The moment everyone's

between Scott and Isabelle

That first kiss

Everybody follow Zane.

at the edge of the cliffs.

some amazing cliffs.

He's managed to find us

Zane? Zane!

Ugh. What's up with Zane?

to stay low-key.

Well, he did ask us

The poor baby can't stand

Oh, I get it.

of the universe.

not being the center

One small question.

movie are cliffs, right?

All you need to finish your

- I know the perfect place.

- That's right.

Oh, thank you!

Just over there!

Really, amazing.

Oh, it's perfect.

it isn't dangerous around here?

Are you sure

No way.

I'll explain the scene.

OK, listen up, kids.

into a human.

Love has changed Isabelle

together happily ever after.

The two lovers can now live

at the foot of the cliffs

They find themselves

had almost drowned.

where Scott

They kiss and it's a wrap.

- Then let's get rolling!

- OK.

And action!

- [all cheer]

- Cut! It's in the can.

[man] It's a wrap!

All in all, what a great day.

Hey, guys, look.

The tide!

- The tide's coming in.

- What's going on?

around here.

And it's really strong

come back. It's dangerous.

Brad and Scarlett have got to

real pleasure working with you,

Honestly, Scarlett, it was a

[man yelling]

- even if the shoot wasn't...

to tell us something.

Martin is trying

Oh! It's really rough.

It's nothing. Hang on tight.

It's the tide coming in.

I'll get you safely to shore.

[Scarlett] Help! Help!

Sandy, take the zodiac!

We've got to go and get them.

to deserve this?

Oh, no. What did I ever do

This shoot must be cursed.

we've got to save them!

Come on, hurry,

[both scream]

this isn't looking good.

Oh, man,

We're gonna capsize!

- I can't hold on much longer.

- Good work, Cleo.

to take over.

Emma, you're gonna have

Protect the boat's hull!

[Scarlett] Brad!

handsome Scott. Huh?

Now it's my turn to save

daughter handle this.

No, wait, let Poseidon's

[both gasp]

we've got to help them.

Forget about keeping our secret,

- [Emma] Wait, look!

- They going to drown!

Come on, climb in.

[applause]

I knew you'd come back.

Zane, you're a hero.

I guess Zane's not so bad.

In the end,

I wouldn't go quite that far.

Well, I had to come back.

is gonna save the day?

After all, who else

What's important is that

safe and sound.

everyone came out

is in the can. Admit it.

And that your movie

- [all laugh]

- Yeah, that, too.

[movie plays]

[all laugh]