Fish River Anthology

May 24, 2024

0h 9m

★ 7.0

A little song before it's closing time.

Overview

The supermarket is nearing its closing time, and the last customers are queuing for their turn at the fish counter. The agonizing wait offers a chance for existential reflection and a little song.

Genres

Comedy

Music

Animation

Production Companies

ELO Film School Finland

Fish River Anthology Trailers

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Cast

Red Snapper (voice)

Mari Rantasila

Salmon / Vendace (voice)

Iiti Yli-Harja

Roach (voice)

Mika Rättö

Tuna (voice)

Elsi Sloan

Flounder (voice)

Heikki Kujanpää

Clam choir (voice)

Samuli Ala-Lahti

Info desk announcer (voice)

Sameli Muurimäki

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