

Maelström
2000-09-15 · 87 min · ★ 6.2
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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- Directors
- Denis Villeneuve
- Production companies
- Téléfilm Canada, SODEC, Max Films
- Countries
- Canada
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Marie-Josée CrozeBibiane Champagne
Jean-Nicolas VerreaultEvian
Stephanie MorgensternClaire Gunderson
Pierre LebeauThe Fish (voice)
John Dunn-HillFishmonger
Bobby BeshroPhilippe Champagne
Marie-France LambertMarie-Jeanne Sirois
Luis OlivaFishmonger's Employee
Robin AubertGas Station Clerk
Sylvie MoreauPhotographer
Khanh HuaVietnamese Restaurant OwnerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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