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Tomboy

2011-04-20 · 82 min · ★ 7.3

Drama

Ten-year-old Laure isn't like most girls. She prefers football to dolls and sweaters to dresses. When Laure and her family move to a new neighbourhood, local girl Lisa mistakes Laure for a boy. Indulging in this exciting new identity, Laure becomes Mickaël, and so begins a summer of long sunny afternoons, playground games and first kisses. Yet with the school term fast approaching, and with suspicions arising amongst friends and family, Laure must face up to an uncertain future.

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Production details

Directors
Céline Sciamma
Production companies
Lilies Films, Hold Up Films, ARTE France Cinéma
Countries
France
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,424,716

Top Cast

Zoé HéranZoé HéranLaure / Mickaël
Malonn LévanaMalonn LévanaJeanne
Jeanne DissonJeanne DissonLisa
Sophie CattaniSophie CattaniLa mère
Mathieu DemyMathieu DemyLe père
Rayan BoubekriRayan
Yohan VeroVince
Noah VeroNoah VeroNoah
Cheyenne LainéCheyenne
Christel BarasChristel BarasLa mère de Lisa
Valérie RoucherLa mère de Rayan

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