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Strong as a Lion

Strong as a Lion

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Strong as a Lion

2025

0h 14m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Léonard is a victim of bullying. One autumn morning, a storm prevents him from taking his bike and forces him to board the school bus.

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5 featured cast members

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Corentin Deschamps

Léonard

Charlie Vauselle

Baptiste

Cathy Pham

Célia

Léo Navas Bodin

Lucas

Noam Villa

Arthur

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Directed by: Nathan Villanneau
Written by: Claire Griois
Nathan Villanneau

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