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The Son
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Title: The Son

Release Date: 23 May 2002

Runtime: 1h 43m

Genre: Drama

Director: Archipel 33>35, Les Films du Fleuve, RTBF

Production Companies: Archipel 33>35, Les Films du Fleuve, RTBF

Overview: A joinery instructor at a rehab center refuses to take a new teen as his apprentice, but then begins to follow the boy through the hallways and streets.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.5 (153 votes)

Cast

  • Olivier: Olivier Gourmet
  • Francis: Morgan Marinne
  • Magali: Isabella Soupart
  • Omar: Nassim Hassaïni
  • Apprenti Soudeur 1: Pierre Nisse
  • La Mère de Dany: Anne Gerard
  • La Directrice du Centre: Annette Closset
  • Steve: Félicien Pitsaer
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