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There's a new kid in town. - Tomboy
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Title: Tomboy

Release Date: 20 Apr 2011

Runtime: 1h 22m

Genre: Drama

Director: Lilies Films, Hold Up Films, ARTE France Cinéma

Production Companies: Lilies Films, Hold Up Films, ARTE France Cinéma

Overview: A French family moves to a new neighborhood with during the summer holidays. The story follows a 10-year-old gender non-conforming child, Laure, who experiments with their gender presentation, adopting the name Mikäel.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.307 (693 votes)

Cast

  • Laure / Mickaël: Zoé Héran
  • Jeanne: Malonn Lévana
  • Lisa: Jeanne Disson
  • Mother: Sophie Cattani
  • Father: Mathieu Demy
  • Rayan: Rayan Boubekri
  • Vince: Yohan Vero
  • Noah: Noah Vero
  • Cheyenne: Cheyenne Lainé
  • Lisa's Mother: Christel Baras
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