Are Real — Scales: Mermaids

The 2017 family adventure film , directed by Kevan Peterson , puts a modern coming-of-age spin on classic ocean mythology. Plot Overview

The story follows Siren Phillips (played by Emmy Perry), an 11-year-old who has lived a typical life on land with her adoptive mother, Tiffany. However, as her approaches, Siren begins to experience strange phenomena, such as the ability to manipulate water. Scales: Mermaids Are Real

Siren finds an unlikely ally in Adam (Jack Dylan Grazer), the son of the lead hunter, who chooses to protect Siren despite his father's mission. Production and Reception The 2017 family adventure film , directed by

Siren soon discovers the staggering truth: she is a destined to undergo a full transformation—complete with gills and a tail—once she turns twelve. This change isn't just physical; it means she must eventually leave her life on land to live in the ocean. Key Themes and Conflict Siren finds an unlikely ally in Adam (Jack

The film uses the mermaid transformation as a clear metaphor for the "unsettled and moody" changes of puberty and growing up .

Siren's transition is threatened by a group of mermaid hunters led by Gary Wilts. They seek to capture mermaids to harvest their blood, which is rumored to have medicinal healing powers.