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We all live such withdrawn lives... Everyone in his corner. - 35 Shots of Rum
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Title: 35 Shots of Rum

Release Date: 18 Feb 2009

Runtime: 1h 41m

Genre: Drama

Director: Soudaine Compagnie, Pandora Film, ARTE France Cinéma

Production Companies: Soudaine Compagnie, Pandora Film, ARTE France Cinéma

Overview: A widower and her daughter witness the retirement of a colleague of his and the closing of her department at her university.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (75 votes)

Cast

  • Lionel: Alex Descas
  • Joséphine: Mati Diop
  • Gabrielle: Nicole Dogué
  • Noé: Grégoire Colin
  • René: Julieth Mars Toussaint
  • Joséphine's German Aunt: Ingrid Caven
  • Ruben: Jean-Christophe Folly
  • Boss of the Bar: Adèle Ado
  • Colleague: Mario Canonge
  • Professor: Stéphane Pocrain
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