what a lovely heart warm television movie . the story tell of a little five year old girl who have lose her daddy and find it impossible to cope . her mother be also very distressed . only a miracle can alleviate their unhappiness . which all viewer hope will materialise . samantha mathis be brilliant a the little girl mum and a she be a the nanny in jack and sarah and worth watch if you like both samantha mathis and happy while year tear jerk movie . ellen burstyn be and a and always a delightful grandmother in this tender and magnificently act movie . jodelle ferland ( the little five year old ) be charm and a most convincing young actress . the film be base on a true story which make it so touch . mermaid be a tribute to the milk of human kindness which be clearly illustrate and clearly be still all around u in this difficult world we live in . mermaid give u all hope and by realise that there a lot of lovely people in the world with lot of love to give . james robson glasgow scotland u. k .