Mermaid 3D 2016 follows a young mermaid named Amoy who lives in the sea with her father. She saves a drowning young man named Yuan and a connection develops between them. Yuan begins having strange dreams about mermaids and gradually falls in love with Amoy. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that Amoy cannot stay on land for long without water and must return to the sea. Yuan must decide whether to follow Amoy into the ocean or remain on land. The film explores themes of love self sacrifice and accepting yourself for who you are. This Chinese fantasy romance features underwater cinematography and a cross species love story.