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Clémence Alpharo, who, in order to get a permanent contract in the company that has just hired her, must push Henri Giffard, a sales representative at the end of his career, towards early retirement. But Giffard refuses. His work is the only thing that still gives meaning to his life. Caught between the prospect of a professional future that would allow her to escape her family history and the unexpected affection she feels for the salesman, Clémence must choose. A choice that will inexorably push Clémence and Henri to the limit.
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Clémence Alpharo, who, in order to get a permanent contract in the company that has just hired her, must push Henri Giffard, a sales representative at the end of his career, towards early retirement. But Giffard refuses. His work is the only thing that still gives meaning to his life. Caught between the prospect of a professional future that would allow her to escape her family history and the unexpected affection she feels for the salesman, Clémence must choose. A choice that will inexorably push Clémence and Henri to the limit.
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Genre:Drama, Comedy
Written By:Florence Vignon, Thierry Beinstingel
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Runtime:86 minutes
Studio:Easy Tiger, Orange Studio, Les Films du printemps
Cast
Florence Vignon
Director
Jacques Gamblin
Henri Giffard
Tatiana Gousseff
Odile
Vincent Jaspard
Mathias Vidal
Florence Vignon
Julie
Alain Beigel
Chapuis
Thomas Chabrol
Le Grand Patron
Guillaume Clérice
Antoine
Bruno Abraham-Kremer
Monsieur Morel
Bruno Henry
Bakary
Saadia Bentaïeb
Madame Verdier
Brigitte Aubry
La mère de Clémence
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