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A Tale of Springtime
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Title: A Tale of Springtime

Release Date: 4 Apr 1990

Runtime: 1h 47m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Les Films du Losange, Investimage, Compagnie Éric Rohmer

Production Companies: Les Films du Losange, Investimage, Compagnie Éric Rohmer

Overview: The story of an introverted young girl just reaching adulthood who takes a liking to an older woman she meets at a party and determines to match her off with her father, despite the latter's already having a lover of his own.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.9 (149 votes)

Cast

  • Jeanne: Anne Teyssèdre
  • Igor: Hugues Quester
  • Natacha: Florence Darel
  • Ève: Eloïse Bennett
  • Gaëlle: Sophie Robin
  • Gildas: Marc Lelou
  • William: François Lamore
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