Maelström
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bibiane Champagne
Evian
Claire Gunderson
The Fish (voice)
Fishmonger
Philippe Champagne
Marie-Jeanne Sirois
Fishmonger's employee
Gas Station Clerk
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