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Captive of the Tide

A biologist shelters a feral merman from mercenaries, and their dangerous obsession leads to an ultimate sacrifice by the sea.

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THE STORY

About Captive of the Tide

Biologist Emma is sent to a lonely lighthouse. After a shipwreck, she finds Kai, a feral bioengineered merman. Their cat-and-mouse game turns into obsession. When mercenaries come for Kai's immortal core, Emma fights beside him. He sacrifices his immortality to save her. Five years later, they live free by the sea.

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Why watch Captive of the Tide?

  • A dangerous bond unfolds beside a lonely lighthouse.
  • A mercenary threat puts the merman's immortality at risk.
  • The story reaches a sacrifice before a free life by the sea.

Who is this story for?

  • Viewers who enjoy romantic fantasy with danger and sacrifice.
  • Suitable for audiences seeking a sea-set survival story.

What to expect

  • Bioengineered merman
  • Lighthouse isolation
  • Mercenary pursuit
  • Immortality sacrifice

Lead character

Female Lead

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What language is this version?

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What should I explore next?

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