My Fairy Tail Love Story (2018) Movie Script
Well, of course,
my parents are still around.
Noah.
He's the son of my parents' friends.
Ouch!
Chantel, you look so cute in your dress!
Hello, daughter!
I still don't get
why this DJ Ethan is so popular.
Anyone can do what he's doing.
Press, play, act cute...
That's the point.
He is so cute!
What's the point
of having a cute boyfriend
if he's just going to fool around?
From what I hear, he's quite a player.
-A fight! Let's see who's fighting.
-All right.
You've got a lot of nerve.
What were you thinking?
It's our daughter's birthday!
Chantel and I are close.
Natasha, please move on.
Our marriage ended a long time ago.
If I had known that you would
have an affair with that woman,
I wouldn't have hired her
to become Chantel's nanny.
What are you saying? Is this my fault?
Blame your father! I am so stressed!
Myrna, it's OK.
-Myrna, don't.
-Get her some water.
Wait a minute.
Here.
Give me. Give that to me.
-Myrna, that's enough!
-Give me that!
Let go!
Natasha, that's enough!
-What? Come here!
-Stop it! That's enough!
Hey, hey.
Your makeup will be ruined.
I should be used to this.
I should be used to Mom and Dad.
every time they fight?
As for me,
Don't say that, Chantel.
Actually, I haven't given you my gift.
you can buy me with your expensive gifts,
then you are oh so wrong.
What a pity.
This would look so good on you.
Missy, move closer to Chantel.
Oh, wait.
Thanks.
That was refreshing.
Who are you?
I am Nana Gurang.
Sorry, Grandma.
because they're snorkeling,
so maybe we can talk after I get back.
Nana Gurang?
Isn't that redundant?
You and your friends
should respect the sea.
Otherwise, the sea might turn against you.
Let's talk later, Grandma.
You should be afraid.
Beware the mermaid's curse!
Listen.
A long, long time ago,
a mermaid lived on this island.
One day, she met a fisherman.
They became friends.
After this happened,
the fisherman always had a big catch.
He was very grateful to the mermaid.
And they soon fell in love.
Their love was true and pure.
So when the fisherman
kissed the mermaid...
-The mermaid suddenly had legs.
-How did you guess?
Your story is one big clich.
But that's not the end of it.
-What happened was...
-Nana Gurang.
They all have the same ending,
the same plot.
Not this story.
-Missy, what's the matter?
-I'm getting cramps.
Wait, wait.
Ouch!
Just stretch your leg. It will pass.
-It really hurts.
-Just stretch it.
-You're going too far!
-Oh, hush.
Maybe I should go to her.
Why? She's perfectly safe.
I don't know how you can put up with her.
You have to admit,
Chantel just seems like that.
But if you get to know her
the way I know her,
She just doesn't want to get hurt.
I'm so tired.
Chantel isn't with you?
-No, she isn't.
-No.
-Let's eat.
-Come on.
Is that a typhoon?
Step aside! Move!
-Noah!
-Put her down.
Is she still breathing?
What happened to you? Are you all right?
Did you see them?
There were a lot of jellyfish!
No, I didn't.
And if there were a lot of jellyfish,
why don't you have any sting marks?
-Maybe you just panicked.
-No, I'm telling the truth!
Are you OK?
Maybe water seeped into her brain.
How many am I holding up?
I'm fine. Why won't you listen to me?
You better climb on board.
The waves are getting bigger.
Please move faster.
The current is getting stronger.
Who's that old lady over there?
There's no one else on this island.
But I talked to someone...
But please, give me some space.
Ma'am, Noah is downstairs.
Ma'am, what happened to you?
What song is that?
Are you OK?
Suit yourself.
Chantel, why are you singing?
Where's Daddy?
He's not here!
Your dad had to go to Beijing
for an emergency meeting.
He left his phone here.
Do you need anything?
All right!
She hung up!
Don't come near me!
I'm going to turn you into meat buns!
Fish!
Sorry, it looks so real!
It is real
How did this happen?
Ever since I got a tail
I just want to keep singing!
Let's see.
See a doctor.
No, they might make a fuss
Then you're gonna go on TV.
You'll be taken to a scientific community
where they will poke and prod you.
You may become a carnival sideshow!
I don't know what to do either.
But, boy, do you smell fishy!
I asked your maids to leave.
What?
I said, I asked your maids to leave
so they won't see you looking like this.
I also asked them
to take care of your cats for now.
You know what?
When you calm down,
you don't break into song.
Maybe you just have to chill.
but it's hard to calm down
when you realize you have fins.
I checked out some mermaid stories.
They all have one solution.
For a mermaid to get legs,
she needs true love's kiss.
We don't know for sure
what the solution is.
I am Nana Gurang.
Beware the mermaid's curse.
Nana Gurang!
Don't you ever get tired
from all the singing?
Actually, it makes me hungry.
-You're so heavy!
-You can do this!
Excuse me, can we rent a boat
to go to Mermaid Island?
Sorry,
but all available boats are being used
for search and rescue operations.
Why, what happened?
An airplane crashed into the sea
this morning.
The pilot is missing.
So is his passenger, a celebrity.
-Who's the celebrity?
-DJ Ethan.
-Excuse me.
-DJ Ethan.
Hold on, Chantel.
Aren't we here to find Nana Gurang? Right?
Noah, of course we have to find
the handsome guy
before we look for the old woman.
Our priority is to get your legs back.
Why not aim for both?
Let's see who we spot first.
Hurry, take me out to sea.
Wait. You don't know how to swim!
I now have a...
A tail!
Chantel, how's it going?
I feel so happy.
There were flying fish swimming with me.
You're losing focus again.
Have you found Nana Gurang?
What about Ethan?
Nowhere in sight.
What?
So you haven't found anything?
Well, the pilot's here.
There.
Fine, OK.
I'm going to give him my lifesaver.
-Why are you returning so soon?
-The tide's too high.
We'll resume the search
when there's enough light.
What?
You can't do that.
Sir, our boats aren't built for this.
Help me get my feet back.
You're alive?
So even mermaids get their period?
Ethan! You're the one menstruating!
You're even more handsome up close.
Here. Over here.
Let's go.
-Chantel!
-We found someone here. It's DJ Ethan.
Be careful.
You have legs again!
Was it because of Ethan?
What?
I'm naked, OK?
-What?
-I need your shirt.
OK, fine.
Here.
Noah? This is too short.
What?
OK, fine.
Here they are.
But wait, what will I wear?
Ethan, the celebrity DJ, is now safe
after his plane crashed.
With us right now
is the girl who saved him,
Tsantel Quejada.
DJ ETHAN IS NOW SAFE!
if you hadn't used a tourniquet
on Ethan's wound, he could have died.
What were you doing on Mermaid Island?
But there was no other boat
on that island.
How did you get there?
You swam all the way to the island?
How?
It's an island.
How did you swim to the island?
Hurry!
I look fat.
I'm famous!
Wait, so you went back to Mermaid Island?
When did you plan this?
-It was just a sudden decision.
-A long time ago.
What?
We thought of suddenly going out of town
a long time ago.
Well, I hope that the next time
you make plans,
you'll invite me and take me with you.
Noah, you know that I'm always
just one text away, right?
I'd do it for you.
Something that flows better,
so I can twirl.
I have to pee. I'll be back.
I think I'll pass.
Just let me know
if it's too heavy for you.
Yes, it is.
You're darker now, aren't you?
What made you say that?
Your skin tone is uneven.
Your legs are fair
but your face is tanned.
Didn't you use sunblock?
That's because you guys weren't there
to help me put on sunblock. That's why.
It's 5:00 p.m., I need to eat.
Eat later.
No, I'm trying this new diet.
I have to eat before six.
It's not that I need to be more sexy,
I just have health goals.
OK, bring this so you can help...
I will help myself.
Here we go.
I've been waiting for you. Where are you?
Your food's here. It's going to get cold.
What time will you be done?
Well, I will be done sooner
if you stop breathing down my neck, OK?
That's so beautiful!
There. Chin up.
Beautiful!
There. Beautiful, that's it.
What is it? What happened?
OK, hold on. I will go there.
Boss, I'm sorry but I have to go.
What? But we need you here.
Sorry, but I'm more needed there.
Wow, Chantel, you're really heavy.
It's a good thing that dress is long.
No one saw your tail in the dressing room.
I called her.
I told her that you have a stomach ache.
You're singing again.
Why do you suddenly have a tail again?
Did you do anything
to make the curse return?
to ask what time it is.
At exactly 5:46, I had a tail again!
I knew it.
Could it be what?
At sunrise on Mermaid Island,
I got my legs back.
But by sunset, they were gone again.
I was a mermaid 24-7.
Then after I saved him, I had legs again.
And now, I have a tail again.
Maybe Ethan isn't the right guy for you.
Maybe there's another guy out there...
Maybe...
According to the waiter,
Ethan's set will be much later.
Maybe we should go home first.
We can come back later.
I didn't know you were here.
You're in a wheelchair?
Missy, don't you know about
the latest fashion craze in New York?
Weird, isn't it?
But you know Chantel.
She's a crazy trendsetter.
Hey, you left me earlier.
Is your tummy still aching?
I'm fine
Chantel, I'll just go to the bathroom, OK?
I'll go to the bathroom too.
My blouse keeps slipping.
-Hey!
-You're rude!
Don't fight!
You fool!
-What, are you going to fight back?
-I didn't do anything to you.
Keep your attitude in check.
-What?
-What? Don't you know me?
You stupid son of a...
-What?
-What? Are you going to fight me?
The ladies' bathroom is over there.
-I thought you might be thirsty.
-No, I'm OK.
It's just that I'm starting to notice
something about you and Chantel.
What?
It's as if you are hiding something.
No, we're not.
You're always hanging out without me.
So I think there's something going on
between the two of you.
No. Chantel is just my best friend.
So I can be your girlfriend?
What?
-I'm single, you're single.
-Wait, Missy. Hold it.
You're charming, I'm beautiful.
We're perfect for each other!
Missy, it's just that...
I can hear your heartbeat.
And your heart is saying...
It's shouting my name.
I want this.
Missy, it's not that I don't like you.
What did you say?
-It's not that you don't like me...
-Yes.
-So you do like me! You like me too?
-What?
-Missy, no...
-So this means we're a couple now!
This is it, we're together?
-Wait, Missy, that's not what I...
-Oh, my God! We're a couple!
Have you seen Chantel?
We didn't notice her. Did you see her?
There? OK, all right.
-Have a shot.
-No, it's OK.
Where did you go?
Hurry up.
Where did you go, Chantel?
I owe you my life, Chantal.
You just had to sing.
I'm sure my music inspired you.
Why are you so quiet?
What happened to you?
Why are you in a wheelchair?
Swimming...
Towards me...
It got cut?
That's enough.
Let's go home.
Didn't your parents teach you manners?
Can't you see that we're still talking?
It's late.
I have to bring Chantel home.
Wait a minute. Who are you anyway?
I'm her...
older brother.
Why?
Chantel, is this true? Is he your brother?
I'm sorry.
You should have said so right away.
Kuya Bro, I'm Ethan.
We have to head home.
Chantel, we need to go home.
You're not singing anymore.
That's why after that...
You feel like you're above it all.
Chantel, I think I've got it bad for you.
What's taking so long?
So that I won't get nervous
I'm just entertaining myself
Sing with me!
Sing with me!
Sing with me!
Sing with me!
-WAIT. I'M AT WORK.
-SOS FERRIS WHEEL
-Sorry, boss. I need to leave right now.
-Wait a minute. Come back here!
What happened again?
OK, so it all started
when we went to my friend's island.
It was her birthday.
She didn't know how to swim,
but she still headed for the sea.
-Then she drowned?
-No!
She saw an unusual seashell.
She picked it up,
even though that was prohibited.
-So she was arrested and imprisoned!
-No!
There were no authorities around.
But she spoke with an old woman
who told her...
That she would become a mermaid.
Boss, you finally got it right!
You know what, I ought to smack you!
I'm sorry. I promise to make it up to you!
Do you want to sing again?
was a gigantic epic fail.
You're very different
from the girls I've dated in the past.
Even if our date wasn't perfect,
there's always gonna be a next time,
right?
I got something in my eye.
Let me blow on it.
Let's go home. Now.
That was bad timing, Noah.
Ethan and I were having a moment.
You just had to come right then.
Really now? I left my internship
to come to your rescue.
I just want the curse to be lifted.
Why Ethan?
Why not me?
What?
Me!
What?
You have to bring me with you
if you and Ethan
are going on a dinner date.
But...
But you wanted a morning date, so...
No work today, Noah?
Nope.
-Isn't your car double parked?
-That's OK.
Yeah.
My voice is not in the best condition.
Ready to order?
Do you have sweet and sour fish?
Sweet and sour fish.
Can you slice the fish into small pieces?
It's such a flirt.
How were you able to get in?
I told your nanny
that I am your girlfriend.
Missy, we're not together.
We're not together
because we don't see each other.
You're always with Chantel.
I was getting jealous.
she already has a boyfriend.
What boyfriend?
Are you feigning innocence?
Everyone knows
that DJ Ethan and Chantel are a couple.
DJ Ethan even posted about it.
Let me see that.
And Karen Davilla asked them
to be guests on her show.
Oh my God, they're like a love team.
They look good together.
Missy, they're not a couple.
They will be soon.
They make a handsome couple.
Of course not.
Who? You?
Don't tell me you're in love with Chantel?
No.
I'm just concerned for my friend.
You know, I just want the best for her.
Because you're mine.
Have the lights been set up?
Your fans would be more thrilled
if you would kiss
at the end of your song number.
Stand by.
-Chantel!
-Your fans want to have a selfie with you.
We're going on air!
I'm tired of being a mermaid.
then I'll lose my tail.
So I can break the curse.
We fell in love with their online video.
Now, we're going to see them perform live.
Are you OK?
Ethan, please stand by.
Well?
Was the true love's kiss effective?
I hope so.
I will be normal again.
Why do I still have a tail?
I thought the solution
was a true love's kiss?
Some fans want to have a photo
taken with you.
Is it because of the kiss?
I thought you were fine with it?
I just thought things would change.
Change?
Please excuse us first.
Chantel, are you OK?
I really thought my tail would disappear.
I don't want to be a mermaid
They might hear you.
It just...
She told me that the solution
was a true love's kiss.
Is it possible that the kiss didn't work
because it was just a gimmick?
It wasn't sincere.
It didn't come from the heart.
How can it not come from the heart?
The question is, does he love you, too?
They say that if you really love someone,
you have to tell the truth.
They may not give it back to you.
Or they may take it for granted
because you gave it to them.
then they may also...
give you their heart.
What you're saying is...
Yes?
to know if it's true love!
It's so difficult.
It's so hard to tell the truth.
Yes, it's so hard...
when you really love someone.
Don't you get lonely
when you're all by yourself here?
I'm used to being alone.
because I'm here.
I've loved you for some time now.
I just couldn't tell you
because your brother was always with us.
The truth is,
when I saw you at the club,
I have to admit, from head to toe,
I'm all yours, Chantel.
What if...
I tell you that I am unusual?
What if I tell you that I'm a mermaid?
A mermaid?
Are you saying that you're not a girl?
You can walk.
This is me.
Why do you look like that?
Don't worry. Now that I'm here,
I will take care of you.
And I brought you something.
Wait.
You don't like it?
why did you and Dad break up?
Chantel, what made you ask that?
Was it because
you weren't each other's true love?
Why is there no happily ever after?
Darling, in-between love at first sight...
Have you talked to Ethan?
He doesn't like me.
He couldn't accept me.
No one...
No one will love a mermaid like me.
Chantel, that's not true.
Do you really think that any guy
could bring himself to love me?
What guy in his right mind
would fall for a mermaid?
Me!
Call me stupid, OK?
But these past few days,
I realized something.
Chantel, I love you.
We've been at odds since we were kids.
You're a snob,
and you always have tantrums.
You can be selfish sometimes.
Actually, most of the time.
You're selfish, period.
When I found out
that you needed someone else,
I didn't know what to do.
I was hurt.
I got jealous.
even though you stink like a fish market,
I love you very much.
And if true love's kiss is needed
to break the spell, fine!
Here I am.
I'm ready to kiss you.
I realized that...
Why did you ask me and your Dad
to come here?
Are you sick?
Are you going to die?
I shouldn't have smoked
while I was pregnant with you.
-You smoked while you were pregnant?
-Only when I was drinking.
What? You were drinking, too?
OK, fine. You're a good father
and I'm a rotten mother.
I didn't say that.
You didn't say anything, but did you
ever think about why I did that?
-Here you go again.
-You were busy flirting with other women!
Are you really going to argue?
This is supposed to be my moment.
OK, darling.
Don't worry. We'll take you to a hospital.
We're not going to lose you.
I'm not sick.
No?
Why did you make us worry?
What problem did you want to talk about?
Don't call me kuya.
You're older than I am.
I should be the one calling you kuya.
Chantel's not my sister, OK?
We just told you that to make sure
you wouldn't lead her on.
I wasn't wrong.
The girl I was courting
turned out to be a mermaid!
And what did you do then?
You left her.
Well, here I am again.
I'm back.
Because I realized
that even though she was a mermaid,
she was the mermaid in my life.
I need to speak with her.
She's not here.
Now I know how trash feels.
After people use you,
they just throw you away.
You're lucky, you get recycled.
But a mermaid,
what does one do with a mermaid?
You love her.
How did you know where...?
-Did he also say...?
-There's no need to explain anything.
I know all about your situation,
the curse, everything.
You better leave...
Let me talk.
Why didn't you tell me
that true love was all you needed?
You made that long speech
about accepting you as a mermaid,
when the solution to your problem
was pretty simple.
I just need to kiss you,
and you will become human again.
A ghoul!
How judgmental!
A ghoul? Really now? Why not a hermit?
She was the one who told me
about the legend of this island.
Sorry about that.
Before you proceed,
there's something you should know
about the curse.
You said that when the fisherman
kissed the mermaid,
she became human.
That's right.
She became human.
But he became a merman.
The curse passed on to him.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
I was the mermaid who became human.
Think about what you are about to do.
I guess I should give you some privacy.
But I love my life, too.
When we love someone,
should we leave nothing for ourselves?
I'm not going to let you become a merman.
I've already learned
to accept my situation,
so I'm just going to stay away from you.
Chantel, wait!
Don't you live here?
I should leave.
That's right.
Why am I always in your seen zone?
What kind of a boyfriend are you?
-If you're going to act like this...
-I'm not your boyfriend.
...then we should break up.
Really?
Really?
I met someone special.
You're never around.
This person is always there for me.
Well, Missy, if...
if he makes you happy...
Bro.
Wait, you two are a couple?
Actually, at first,
I was keeping my feelings in check.
I'm not... well, you know.
I hope you also find someone to love.
Someone who will love you back.
Actually, I found someone a long time ago.
But...
she's in love with someone else.
If you love someone,
you shouldn't surrender.
You're not a criminal.
You're just in love.
Boys, please fix these chairs.
Take care of the lights as well.
Go and rest, I'll take care of everything.
Thank you for helping us coordinate
my wedding with Myrna.
There's no need to thank me.
When it's my turn
to get married to Tyrone,
you have to help us, too.
Of course.
That's enough for now.
Try this drink I made.
This one's for you.
You don't need to serve us.
you will no longer be Chantel's
former nanny.
You will be her stepmother.
That's OK. I'm used to serving you.
I thought you would never make up.
You know what? If there's one good thing
we got from your curse, it's this.
It pushed me and your mother
to set our differences aside.
That's right.
No matter what our issues are,
you are our number one priority.
I need to go back to the sea.
Do you want us to go with you?
Are the pillows I sent you enough?
Do you want me to send more?
Are you OK?
I'm still worried about Chantel.
Who's going to take care of her
when we're gone?
Did you think you could get rid of me
that easily?
What are you doing here?
I realized that I lost my heart.
When I found out that you had chosen
to become a mermaid forever,
I was worried.
I didn't want you to be alone.
I didn't heed Nana Gurang's warning.
I looked for that seashell.
Thus, I was cursed,
and became a merman.
Now, we're in the same boat.
What about your future?
I know...
and I have accepted
that you don't love me.
But I am willing to wait.
I believe that love grows over time.
And maybe the time will come
when you will love me, too.
What if that day never comes?
Why so negative?
If that day never arrives,
that's OK.
I want to be with you.
you choose me as your true love,
I am ready to be your true friend.
you are still my happily ever after.
Why are we so obsessed
with having a happy ending
to our fairy tales?
Instead of an ending,
we could end with a new beginning.
my parents are still around.
Noah.
He's the son of my parents' friends.
Ouch!
Chantel, you look so cute in your dress!
Hello, daughter!
I still don't get
why this DJ Ethan is so popular.
Anyone can do what he's doing.
Press, play, act cute...
That's the point.
He is so cute!
What's the point
of having a cute boyfriend
if he's just going to fool around?
From what I hear, he's quite a player.
-A fight! Let's see who's fighting.
-All right.
You've got a lot of nerve.
What were you thinking?
It's our daughter's birthday!
Chantel and I are close.
Natasha, please move on.
Our marriage ended a long time ago.
If I had known that you would
have an affair with that woman,
I wouldn't have hired her
to become Chantel's nanny.
What are you saying? Is this my fault?
Blame your father! I am so stressed!
Myrna, it's OK.
-Myrna, don't.
-Get her some water.
Wait a minute.
Here.
Give me. Give that to me.
-Myrna, that's enough!
-Give me that!
Let go!
Natasha, that's enough!
-What? Come here!
-Stop it! That's enough!
Hey, hey.
Your makeup will be ruined.
I should be used to this.
I should be used to Mom and Dad.
every time they fight?
As for me,
Don't say that, Chantel.
Actually, I haven't given you my gift.
you can buy me with your expensive gifts,
then you are oh so wrong.
What a pity.
This would look so good on you.
Missy, move closer to Chantel.
Oh, wait.
Thanks.
That was refreshing.
Who are you?
I am Nana Gurang.
Sorry, Grandma.
because they're snorkeling,
so maybe we can talk after I get back.
Nana Gurang?
Isn't that redundant?
You and your friends
should respect the sea.
Otherwise, the sea might turn against you.
Let's talk later, Grandma.
You should be afraid.
Beware the mermaid's curse!
Listen.
A long, long time ago,
a mermaid lived on this island.
One day, she met a fisherman.
They became friends.
After this happened,
the fisherman always had a big catch.
He was very grateful to the mermaid.
And they soon fell in love.
Their love was true and pure.
So when the fisherman
kissed the mermaid...
-The mermaid suddenly had legs.
-How did you guess?
Your story is one big clich.
But that's not the end of it.
-What happened was...
-Nana Gurang.
They all have the same ending,
the same plot.
Not this story.
-Missy, what's the matter?
-I'm getting cramps.
Wait, wait.
Ouch!
Just stretch your leg. It will pass.
-It really hurts.
-Just stretch it.
-You're going too far!
-Oh, hush.
Maybe I should go to her.
Why? She's perfectly safe.
I don't know how you can put up with her.
You have to admit,
Chantel just seems like that.
But if you get to know her
the way I know her,
She just doesn't want to get hurt.
I'm so tired.
Chantel isn't with you?
-No, she isn't.
-No.
-Let's eat.
-Come on.
Is that a typhoon?
Step aside! Move!
-Noah!
-Put her down.
Is she still breathing?
What happened to you? Are you all right?
Did you see them?
There were a lot of jellyfish!
No, I didn't.
And if there were a lot of jellyfish,
why don't you have any sting marks?
-Maybe you just panicked.
-No, I'm telling the truth!
Are you OK?
Maybe water seeped into her brain.
How many am I holding up?
I'm fine. Why won't you listen to me?
You better climb on board.
The waves are getting bigger.
Please move faster.
The current is getting stronger.
Who's that old lady over there?
There's no one else on this island.
But I talked to someone...
But please, give me some space.
Ma'am, Noah is downstairs.
Ma'am, what happened to you?
What song is that?
Are you OK?
Suit yourself.
Chantel, why are you singing?
Where's Daddy?
He's not here!
Your dad had to go to Beijing
for an emergency meeting.
He left his phone here.
Do you need anything?
All right!
She hung up!
Don't come near me!
I'm going to turn you into meat buns!
Fish!
Sorry, it looks so real!
It is real
How did this happen?
Ever since I got a tail
I just want to keep singing!
Let's see.
See a doctor.
No, they might make a fuss
Then you're gonna go on TV.
You'll be taken to a scientific community
where they will poke and prod you.
You may become a carnival sideshow!
I don't know what to do either.
But, boy, do you smell fishy!
I asked your maids to leave.
What?
I said, I asked your maids to leave
so they won't see you looking like this.
I also asked them
to take care of your cats for now.
You know what?
When you calm down,
you don't break into song.
Maybe you just have to chill.
but it's hard to calm down
when you realize you have fins.
I checked out some mermaid stories.
They all have one solution.
For a mermaid to get legs,
she needs true love's kiss.
We don't know for sure
what the solution is.
I am Nana Gurang.
Beware the mermaid's curse.
Nana Gurang!
Don't you ever get tired
from all the singing?
Actually, it makes me hungry.
-You're so heavy!
-You can do this!
Excuse me, can we rent a boat
to go to Mermaid Island?
Sorry,
but all available boats are being used
for search and rescue operations.
Why, what happened?
An airplane crashed into the sea
this morning.
The pilot is missing.
So is his passenger, a celebrity.
-Who's the celebrity?
-DJ Ethan.
-Excuse me.
-DJ Ethan.
Hold on, Chantel.
Aren't we here to find Nana Gurang? Right?
Noah, of course we have to find
the handsome guy
before we look for the old woman.
Our priority is to get your legs back.
Why not aim for both?
Let's see who we spot first.
Hurry, take me out to sea.
Wait. You don't know how to swim!
I now have a...
A tail!
Chantel, how's it going?
I feel so happy.
There were flying fish swimming with me.
You're losing focus again.
Have you found Nana Gurang?
What about Ethan?
Nowhere in sight.
What?
So you haven't found anything?
Well, the pilot's here.
There.
Fine, OK.
I'm going to give him my lifesaver.
-Why are you returning so soon?
-The tide's too high.
We'll resume the search
when there's enough light.
What?
You can't do that.
Sir, our boats aren't built for this.
Help me get my feet back.
You're alive?
So even mermaids get their period?
Ethan! You're the one menstruating!
You're even more handsome up close.
Here. Over here.
Let's go.
-Chantel!
-We found someone here. It's DJ Ethan.
Be careful.
You have legs again!
Was it because of Ethan?
What?
I'm naked, OK?
-What?
-I need your shirt.
OK, fine.
Here.
Noah? This is too short.
What?
OK, fine.
Here they are.
But wait, what will I wear?
Ethan, the celebrity DJ, is now safe
after his plane crashed.
With us right now
is the girl who saved him,
Tsantel Quejada.
DJ ETHAN IS NOW SAFE!
if you hadn't used a tourniquet
on Ethan's wound, he could have died.
What were you doing on Mermaid Island?
But there was no other boat
on that island.
How did you get there?
You swam all the way to the island?
How?
It's an island.
How did you swim to the island?
Hurry!
I look fat.
I'm famous!
Wait, so you went back to Mermaid Island?
When did you plan this?
-It was just a sudden decision.
-A long time ago.
What?
We thought of suddenly going out of town
a long time ago.
Well, I hope that the next time
you make plans,
you'll invite me and take me with you.
Noah, you know that I'm always
just one text away, right?
I'd do it for you.
Something that flows better,
so I can twirl.
I have to pee. I'll be back.
I think I'll pass.
Just let me know
if it's too heavy for you.
Yes, it is.
You're darker now, aren't you?
What made you say that?
Your skin tone is uneven.
Your legs are fair
but your face is tanned.
Didn't you use sunblock?
That's because you guys weren't there
to help me put on sunblock. That's why.
It's 5:00 p.m., I need to eat.
Eat later.
No, I'm trying this new diet.
I have to eat before six.
It's not that I need to be more sexy,
I just have health goals.
OK, bring this so you can help...
I will help myself.
Here we go.
I've been waiting for you. Where are you?
Your food's here. It's going to get cold.
What time will you be done?
Well, I will be done sooner
if you stop breathing down my neck, OK?
That's so beautiful!
There. Chin up.
Beautiful!
There. Beautiful, that's it.
What is it? What happened?
OK, hold on. I will go there.
Boss, I'm sorry but I have to go.
What? But we need you here.
Sorry, but I'm more needed there.
Wow, Chantel, you're really heavy.
It's a good thing that dress is long.
No one saw your tail in the dressing room.
I called her.
I told her that you have a stomach ache.
You're singing again.
Why do you suddenly have a tail again?
Did you do anything
to make the curse return?
to ask what time it is.
At exactly 5:46, I had a tail again!
I knew it.
Could it be what?
At sunrise on Mermaid Island,
I got my legs back.
But by sunset, they were gone again.
I was a mermaid 24-7.
Then after I saved him, I had legs again.
And now, I have a tail again.
Maybe Ethan isn't the right guy for you.
Maybe there's another guy out there...
Maybe...
According to the waiter,
Ethan's set will be much later.
Maybe we should go home first.
We can come back later.
I didn't know you were here.
You're in a wheelchair?
Missy, don't you know about
the latest fashion craze in New York?
Weird, isn't it?
But you know Chantel.
She's a crazy trendsetter.
Hey, you left me earlier.
Is your tummy still aching?
I'm fine
Chantel, I'll just go to the bathroom, OK?
I'll go to the bathroom too.
My blouse keeps slipping.
-Hey!
-You're rude!
Don't fight!
You fool!
-What, are you going to fight back?
-I didn't do anything to you.
Keep your attitude in check.
-What?
-What? Don't you know me?
You stupid son of a...
-What?
-What? Are you going to fight me?
The ladies' bathroom is over there.
-I thought you might be thirsty.
-No, I'm OK.
It's just that I'm starting to notice
something about you and Chantel.
What?
It's as if you are hiding something.
No, we're not.
You're always hanging out without me.
So I think there's something going on
between the two of you.
No. Chantel is just my best friend.
So I can be your girlfriend?
What?
-I'm single, you're single.
-Wait, Missy. Hold it.
You're charming, I'm beautiful.
We're perfect for each other!
Missy, it's just that...
I can hear your heartbeat.
And your heart is saying...
It's shouting my name.
I want this.
Missy, it's not that I don't like you.
What did you say?
-It's not that you don't like me...
-Yes.
-So you do like me! You like me too?
-What?
-Missy, no...
-So this means we're a couple now!
This is it, we're together?
-Wait, Missy, that's not what I...
-Oh, my God! We're a couple!
Have you seen Chantel?
We didn't notice her. Did you see her?
There? OK, all right.
-Have a shot.
-No, it's OK.
Where did you go?
Hurry up.
Where did you go, Chantel?
I owe you my life, Chantal.
You just had to sing.
I'm sure my music inspired you.
Why are you so quiet?
What happened to you?
Why are you in a wheelchair?
Swimming...
Towards me...
It got cut?
That's enough.
Let's go home.
Didn't your parents teach you manners?
Can't you see that we're still talking?
It's late.
I have to bring Chantel home.
Wait a minute. Who are you anyway?
I'm her...
older brother.
Why?
Chantel, is this true? Is he your brother?
I'm sorry.
You should have said so right away.
Kuya Bro, I'm Ethan.
We have to head home.
Chantel, we need to go home.
You're not singing anymore.
That's why after that...
You feel like you're above it all.
Chantel, I think I've got it bad for you.
What's taking so long?
So that I won't get nervous
I'm just entertaining myself
Sing with me!
Sing with me!
Sing with me!
Sing with me!
-WAIT. I'M AT WORK.
-SOS FERRIS WHEEL
-Sorry, boss. I need to leave right now.
-Wait a minute. Come back here!
What happened again?
OK, so it all started
when we went to my friend's island.
It was her birthday.
She didn't know how to swim,
but she still headed for the sea.
-Then she drowned?
-No!
She saw an unusual seashell.
She picked it up,
even though that was prohibited.
-So she was arrested and imprisoned!
-No!
There were no authorities around.
But she spoke with an old woman
who told her...
That she would become a mermaid.
Boss, you finally got it right!
You know what, I ought to smack you!
I'm sorry. I promise to make it up to you!
Do you want to sing again?
was a gigantic epic fail.
You're very different
from the girls I've dated in the past.
Even if our date wasn't perfect,
there's always gonna be a next time,
right?
I got something in my eye.
Let me blow on it.
Let's go home. Now.
That was bad timing, Noah.
Ethan and I were having a moment.
You just had to come right then.
Really now? I left my internship
to come to your rescue.
I just want the curse to be lifted.
Why Ethan?
Why not me?
What?
Me!
What?
You have to bring me with you
if you and Ethan
are going on a dinner date.
But...
But you wanted a morning date, so...
No work today, Noah?
Nope.
-Isn't your car double parked?
-That's OK.
Yeah.
My voice is not in the best condition.
Ready to order?
Do you have sweet and sour fish?
Sweet and sour fish.
Can you slice the fish into small pieces?
It's such a flirt.
How were you able to get in?
I told your nanny
that I am your girlfriend.
Missy, we're not together.
We're not together
because we don't see each other.
You're always with Chantel.
I was getting jealous.
she already has a boyfriend.
What boyfriend?
Are you feigning innocence?
Everyone knows
that DJ Ethan and Chantel are a couple.
DJ Ethan even posted about it.
Let me see that.
And Karen Davilla asked them
to be guests on her show.
Oh my God, they're like a love team.
They look good together.
Missy, they're not a couple.
They will be soon.
They make a handsome couple.
Of course not.
Who? You?
Don't tell me you're in love with Chantel?
No.
I'm just concerned for my friend.
You know, I just want the best for her.
Because you're mine.
Have the lights been set up?
Your fans would be more thrilled
if you would kiss
at the end of your song number.
Stand by.
-Chantel!
-Your fans want to have a selfie with you.
We're going on air!
I'm tired of being a mermaid.
then I'll lose my tail.
So I can break the curse.
We fell in love with their online video.
Now, we're going to see them perform live.
Are you OK?
Ethan, please stand by.
Well?
Was the true love's kiss effective?
I hope so.
I will be normal again.
Why do I still have a tail?
I thought the solution
was a true love's kiss?
Some fans want to have a photo
taken with you.
Is it because of the kiss?
I thought you were fine with it?
I just thought things would change.
Change?
Please excuse us first.
Chantel, are you OK?
I really thought my tail would disappear.
I don't want to be a mermaid
They might hear you.
It just...
She told me that the solution
was a true love's kiss.
Is it possible that the kiss didn't work
because it was just a gimmick?
It wasn't sincere.
It didn't come from the heart.
How can it not come from the heart?
The question is, does he love you, too?
They say that if you really love someone,
you have to tell the truth.
They may not give it back to you.
Or they may take it for granted
because you gave it to them.
then they may also...
give you their heart.
What you're saying is...
Yes?
to know if it's true love!
It's so difficult.
It's so hard to tell the truth.
Yes, it's so hard...
when you really love someone.
Don't you get lonely
when you're all by yourself here?
I'm used to being alone.
because I'm here.
I've loved you for some time now.
I just couldn't tell you
because your brother was always with us.
The truth is,
when I saw you at the club,
I have to admit, from head to toe,
I'm all yours, Chantel.
What if...
I tell you that I am unusual?
What if I tell you that I'm a mermaid?
A mermaid?
Are you saying that you're not a girl?
You can walk.
This is me.
Why do you look like that?
Don't worry. Now that I'm here,
I will take care of you.
And I brought you something.
Wait.
You don't like it?
why did you and Dad break up?
Chantel, what made you ask that?
Was it because
you weren't each other's true love?
Why is there no happily ever after?
Darling, in-between love at first sight...
Have you talked to Ethan?
He doesn't like me.
He couldn't accept me.
No one...
No one will love a mermaid like me.
Chantel, that's not true.
Do you really think that any guy
could bring himself to love me?
What guy in his right mind
would fall for a mermaid?
Me!
Call me stupid, OK?
But these past few days,
I realized something.
Chantel, I love you.
We've been at odds since we were kids.
You're a snob,
and you always have tantrums.
You can be selfish sometimes.
Actually, most of the time.
You're selfish, period.
When I found out
that you needed someone else,
I didn't know what to do.
I was hurt.
I got jealous.
even though you stink like a fish market,
I love you very much.
And if true love's kiss is needed
to break the spell, fine!
Here I am.
I'm ready to kiss you.
I realized that...
Why did you ask me and your Dad
to come here?
Are you sick?
Are you going to die?
I shouldn't have smoked
while I was pregnant with you.
-You smoked while you were pregnant?
-Only when I was drinking.
What? You were drinking, too?
OK, fine. You're a good father
and I'm a rotten mother.
I didn't say that.
You didn't say anything, but did you
ever think about why I did that?
-Here you go again.
-You were busy flirting with other women!
Are you really going to argue?
This is supposed to be my moment.
OK, darling.
Don't worry. We'll take you to a hospital.
We're not going to lose you.
I'm not sick.
No?
Why did you make us worry?
What problem did you want to talk about?
Don't call me kuya.
You're older than I am.
I should be the one calling you kuya.
Chantel's not my sister, OK?
We just told you that to make sure
you wouldn't lead her on.
I wasn't wrong.
The girl I was courting
turned out to be a mermaid!
And what did you do then?
You left her.
Well, here I am again.
I'm back.
Because I realized
that even though she was a mermaid,
she was the mermaid in my life.
I need to speak with her.
She's not here.
Now I know how trash feels.
After people use you,
they just throw you away.
You're lucky, you get recycled.
But a mermaid,
what does one do with a mermaid?
You love her.
How did you know where...?
-Did he also say...?
-There's no need to explain anything.
I know all about your situation,
the curse, everything.
You better leave...
Let me talk.
Why didn't you tell me
that true love was all you needed?
You made that long speech
about accepting you as a mermaid,
when the solution to your problem
was pretty simple.
I just need to kiss you,
and you will become human again.
A ghoul!
How judgmental!
A ghoul? Really now? Why not a hermit?
She was the one who told me
about the legend of this island.
Sorry about that.
Before you proceed,
there's something you should know
about the curse.
You said that when the fisherman
kissed the mermaid,
she became human.
That's right.
She became human.
But he became a merman.
The curse passed on to him.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
I was the mermaid who became human.
Think about what you are about to do.
I guess I should give you some privacy.
But I love my life, too.
When we love someone,
should we leave nothing for ourselves?
I'm not going to let you become a merman.
I've already learned
to accept my situation,
so I'm just going to stay away from you.
Chantel, wait!
Don't you live here?
I should leave.
That's right.
Why am I always in your seen zone?
What kind of a boyfriend are you?
-If you're going to act like this...
-I'm not your boyfriend.
...then we should break up.
Really?
Really?
I met someone special.
You're never around.
This person is always there for me.
Well, Missy, if...
if he makes you happy...
Bro.
Wait, you two are a couple?
Actually, at first,
I was keeping my feelings in check.
I'm not... well, you know.
I hope you also find someone to love.
Someone who will love you back.
Actually, I found someone a long time ago.
But...
she's in love with someone else.
If you love someone,
you shouldn't surrender.
You're not a criminal.
You're just in love.
Boys, please fix these chairs.
Take care of the lights as well.
Go and rest, I'll take care of everything.
Thank you for helping us coordinate
my wedding with Myrna.
There's no need to thank me.
When it's my turn
to get married to Tyrone,
you have to help us, too.
Of course.
That's enough for now.
Try this drink I made.
This one's for you.
You don't need to serve us.
you will no longer be Chantel's
former nanny.
You will be her stepmother.
That's OK. I'm used to serving you.
I thought you would never make up.
You know what? If there's one good thing
we got from your curse, it's this.
It pushed me and your mother
to set our differences aside.
That's right.
No matter what our issues are,
you are our number one priority.
I need to go back to the sea.
Do you want us to go with you?
Are the pillows I sent you enough?
Do you want me to send more?
Are you OK?
I'm still worried about Chantel.
Who's going to take care of her
when we're gone?
Did you think you could get rid of me
that easily?
What are you doing here?
I realized that I lost my heart.
When I found out that you had chosen
to become a mermaid forever,
I was worried.
I didn't want you to be alone.
I didn't heed Nana Gurang's warning.
I looked for that seashell.
Thus, I was cursed,
and became a merman.
Now, we're in the same boat.
What about your future?
I know...
and I have accepted
that you don't love me.
But I am willing to wait.
I believe that love grows over time.
And maybe the time will come
when you will love me, too.
What if that day never comes?
Why so negative?
If that day never arrives,
that's OK.
I want to be with you.
you choose me as your true love,
I am ready to be your true friend.
you are still my happily ever after.
Why are we so obsessed
with having a happy ending
to our fairy tales?
Instead of an ending,
we could end with a new beginning.