An ominous ringmaster forces his prized act, a real live mermaid to perform for spectators. The mermaid, though frightening, is but a lovesick, caged animal praying for release from her endless torture. Unwilling to surrender his meal ticket, the ringmaster rejects her pleas for compassion and continues to confine the mermaid to her stagnant holding tank. With nowhere to escape to, the mermaid must make the choice between holding on to the hope of freedom and putting an end to her abuse.

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, GIVE ME YOUR HAIR...

MIRA, MIRA, on the wall, who is the most BEAUTIFUL of them all?

Following the music leads to death...

He's a REAL BOY, but he NEEDS a FRIEND to stay ALIVE...

OFF with your HEAD...