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Ronald, an eight year-old biracial boy, sees his life turning upside down after witnessing the brutal murder of his mother by his father. Often moved from one foster home to the next, Ronald is recruited by a street gang where he dwells in a life of crime and violence. As he waits for his father to be released to avenge his mother, he realizes that he doesn't have to follow his father's footsteps or the path chosen for him. Against all odds, he takes control of his own destiny. His awakening to new humane values enables him to change change course despite the obvious risk of losing the only family he has ever known.
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Ronald, an eight year-old biracial boy, sees his life turning upside down after witnessing the brutal murder of his mother by his father. Often moved from one foster home to the next, Ronald is recruited by a street gang where he dwells in a life of crime and violence. As he waits for his father to be released to avenge his mother, he realizes that he doesn't have to follow his father's footsteps or the path chosen for him. Against all odds, he takes control of his own destiny. His awakening to new humane values enables him to change change course despite the obvious risk of losing the only family he has ever known.
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Genre:Action, Crime, Drama
Written By:Bastien Jephté
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Runtime:100 minutes
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Cast
Bastien Jephté
Director
Henri Pardo
Ronald Paquet / Jecko
Benz Antoine
Brooklyn
Jacquy Bidjeck
Sonia
Alain Lino Mic Eli Bastien
Pakko
Edouard Fontaine
Zophe
Sylvio Archambault
Jocelyn Paquet
Natacha Noël
Candy
Anthony Clerveaux
Ronald - 15 ans
Lansana Kourouma
Pakko - 17 ans
Scott Jimmy Beaubrun
Zophe
Fabienne Colas
Magalie
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