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Funeral Days
Edouard, a funeral director, leads a very quiet life. The routine: work, return home, dinner cooked by his wife and reading a story to sleep his daughter. One evening, like no other, her daughter makes a strange prayer. She predicts the death of one of her family members the next day. And every night, the same refrain. Until the dreaded day arrives - she announces the death of her father.
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Edouard, a funeral director, leads a very quiet life. The routine: work, return home, dinner cooked by his wife and reading a story to sleep his daughter. One evening, like no other, her daughter makes a strange prayer. She predicts the death of one of her family members the next day. And every night, the same refrain. Until the dreaded day arrives - she announces the death of her father.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Ambroise Michel
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Runtime:18 minutes
Studio:Affreux, Sales & Méchants Productions
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