Between surrealism, unusual characters, art and magic tricks, "Swim Little Fish Swim" is a dreamlike journey from childhood to adulthood.
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The people behind it
Dustin Guy Defa
Leeward
Brooke Bloom
Mary
Lola Bessis
Lilas de Castillon
Anne Consigny
Françoise de Castillon
Olivia Costello
Rainbow / Maggie
Makeda Declet
Shiraz / Lilas' best Friend
Paul Manza
Leo / Lilas' naked animalistic boyfriend
Joy Seligsohn
Leeward's blue haired granny
Carl Titolo
Leeward's Dad
Janice Hall
Leeward's Mum
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