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When he learns of the death of his older brother Richard, Thomas sets out for Marseilles to identify the body. Having collected his brother’s possessions, he returns to their home town, hoping to recall their earlier life together. Here, Thomas insinuates himself into the company of Richard’s friends, whilst keeping his own identity a secret. As he does so, he begins to bring his brother back to life, although not all the memories are pleasant ones...
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When he learns of the death of his older brother Richard, Thomas sets out for Marseilles to identify the body. Having collected his brother’s possessions, he returns to their home town, hoping to recall their earlier life together. Here, Thomas insinuates himself into the company of Richard’s friends, whilst keeping his own identity a secret. As he does so, he begins to bring his brother back to life, although not all the memories are pleasant ones...
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Genre:Drama
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Runtime:85 minutes
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Éric Caravaca
Director
Julie Depardieu
Jeanne
Vincent Rottiers
Lucas
Maurice Bénichou
Joseph
Nathalie Richard
Suzanne
Maurice Garrel
Gilbert
Rémi Martin
Richard
Olivier Gueritée
Jeune café (as Olivier Guéritée)
Éric Caravaca
Thomas
Camille Pélicier
Agnès (as Camille Pelicier-Brouet)
Alexis Pivot
Jeune café
Antoine Laurent
Copain Richard
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