The Mermaid Chair
Synopsis
When her mentally ill, elderly mother begins mutilating herself, Jessie (Kim Basinger) returns to her hometown to care for her. Among familiar surroundings, she tends to her mother's deteriorating mental condition while learning of troubling revelations about her family history. Meanwhile, though married, Jessie reconnects with old passions -- including a turbulent affair with a monk named Hugh (Bruce Greenwood).
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Kim Basinger
Jessie Sullivan
Alex Carter
Brother 'Whit' Thomas
Bruce Greenwood
Hugh Sullivan
Roberta Maxwell
Nelle
Debra Mooney
Kat
Lorena Gale
Hepzibah
Ellie Harvie
Benne
Ken Pogue
Father Dominic
Tori Anderson
Dee Sullivan
Shaun Johnston
Joseph Dubois
Alex Bruhanski
Shem
Terence Kelly
Dom Anthony
Joanne Wilson
Woman Patient
Sy Pederson
Brother Timothy
L. Harvey Gold
Tourist
Enid-Raye Adams
Young Nelle
Tammy Gillis
Young Kat
Zemphira Gosling
Young Jesse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Schachter
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzette Couture, Sue Monk Kidd
- Original Score
- Rolf Løvland
- Original Title
- The Mermaid Chair
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Schachter
Suzette Couture, Sue Monk Kidd
Rolf Løvland
Mike Southon
Jean Beaudoin
Chad Oakes, Michael Frislev, Randy Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Schachter
Director
Chad Oakes
Producer
Michael Frislev
Producer
Jean Beaudoin
Editor
Mike Southon
Director of Photography
Jo-Ann Chorney
Production Design
Nancy Bryant
Costume Design
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What is The Mermaid Chair about?
When her mentally ill, elderly mother begins mutilating herself, Jessie (Kim Basinger) returns to her hometown to care for her. Among familiar surroundings, she tends to her mother's deteriorating mental condition while learning of troubling revelations about her family history. Meanwhile, though married, Jessie reconnects with old passions -- including a turbulent affair with a monk named Hugh (Bruce Greenwood).
Who directed The Mermaid Chair?
The Mermaid Chair was directed by Steven Schachter.
Who stars in The Mermaid Chair?
The principal cast of The Mermaid Chair includes Kim Basinger, Alex Carter, Bruce Greenwood, Roberta Maxwell, Debra Mooney.
When was The Mermaid Chair released and how long is it?
The Mermaid Chair was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mermaid Chair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mermaid Chair was composed by Rolf Løvland.
Is The Mermaid Chair based on a book or true story?
The Mermaid Chair is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sue Monk Kidd".