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Maelström(2000)
Status: Released
Date: 2000-09-15
63%
169 Votes
Time: 1h 27m
Overview:
A young woman's life spirals into chaos after she is involved in a hit-and-run accident. Then she encounters a mysterious man named Evian who offers her an opportunity for redemption. Narrated by a fish.
Languages: English, French, Norwegian.
Countries:
Canada
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Maelström
Top 10 Billed Cast
Marie-Josée Croze
Bibiane Champagne
Jean-Nicolas Verreault
Evian
Stephanie Morgenstern
Claire Gunderson
Pierre Lebeau
The Fish (voice)
John Dunn-Hill
Fishmonger
Bobby Beshro
Philippe Champagne
Marie-France Lambert
Marie-Jeanne Sirois
Luis Oliva
Fishmonger's employee
Robin Aubert
Gas Station Clerk
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