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A Man My Son
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A Man My Son

2017-09-28 · 34 min · ★ 5.9

Drama

Fred is a projectionist, like his father. As he has to project a film in Normandy, he convinces him to hit the road together. The road trip will be a journey through clash of generations, drag queens and family affairs.

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Directors
Florent Gouëlou
Production companies
La Fémis
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Florent GouëlouFlorent GouëlouFred
Calypso BagueyCassandre
Jean-Marie GouëlouJean
Cookie KuntyCookie KuntyCooki Kunty / Marcus
Harald MarlotJerrie Jerry / Bobel
Louison DequesnesServeur Station Service
Jacques LedranJacques LedranJean (1995)
Titouan BouzardFred (1995)

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