"Love, desire and complications..."

2011

1h 43m

6.3(1335 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cécile, a character who symbolizes desire.

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Cast & Crew

25 members

Acting

Déborah Révy

Cécile

Writing

Hélène Zimmer

Alice

Acting

Gowan Didi

Matt

Acting

Johnny Amaro

Chance

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Johan Libéreau

Manu

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Jean-François Gallotte

Alice's Father

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Brice Fournier

Maurice

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Christelle Benoit

Virginie

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Patrick Hauthier

Yves

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Léticia Belliccini

Sonia

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Fabien Ara

Alex

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Margot Heurtematte

Héloïse

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Aurélia Arto

Alizée

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Noémie Leroux-Cazaubon

Julie

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Yassine Azzouz

Djamel

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Bernez Moal

Daniel

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Christine Martin

Alice's Mother

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Lise Kerverdo

Marion

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Aurélie Dujarrier

Mayor's Wife

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Bernard Vergnes

Gérard

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Marie-Laure Baudain

Secretary

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Désirée Cyganek

Béatrice

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Production

Ludi Boeken

Seducer 1

Production

Pascal Judelewicz

Seducer 2

Acting

Patrick Zocco

Bernard

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