Aïssa

Aïssa

Aïssa

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Aïssa

2014

0h 8m

3.9(7 votes)

Drama

Overview

Aïssa is a Congolese immigrant in France. She says that she is under eighteen but the authorities consider her an adult. To determine if she can be deported, a doctor must give her a physical examination.

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Production Companies

Takami Productions

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

2 members

Acting

Manda Touré

Aïssa

Manda Touré

Acting

Bernard Campan

Dr. Perrault (voice)

Bernard Campan

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