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Maelström
Movie Details

Title: Maelström

Release Date: 15 Sep 2000

Runtime: 1h 27m

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Director: Téléfilm Canada, SODEC, Max Films

Production Companies: Téléfilm Canada, SODEC, Max Films

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.3 (170 votes)

Cast

  • Bibiane Champagne: Marie-Josée Croze
  • Evian: Jean-Nicolas Verreault
  • Claire Gunderson: Stephanie Morgenstern
  • The Fish (voice): Pierre Lebeau
  • Head-Annstein Karlsen: Kliment Denchev
  • Fishmonger: John Dunn-Hill
  • Philippe Champagne: Bobby Beshro
  • Marie-Jeanne Sirois: Marie-France Lambert
  • Fishmonger's employee: Luis Oliva
  • Gas Station Clerk: Robin Aubert
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