Wow! A Talking Fish!

Wow! A Talking Fish!

1983 · 8 min · ★ 8.0 · Animation, Family, Fantasy

A fisherman catches a talking fish and spares its life. After that, he meets a grotesque, evil monster in a state of constant change.

Directed by Robert Sahakyants · Written by Robert Sahakyants

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