

Sur le bout des doigts
2002-06-12 · 82 min · ★ 7.0
A piano prodigy nurtures her gift under the watchful eye of her mom, but soon struggles to cope with pressure and expectations.
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- Directors
- Yves Angelo
- Production companies
- Film Par Film, France 3 Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
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Marina HandsJuliette
Martine ChevallierJosette
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