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Tropic of Violence
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Tropic of Violence

2022-03-23 · 92 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Crime · Thriller

Archipelago of Mayotte, French overseas department, Indian Ocean. After being left alone in the world, Moïse, a boy feared by the supercilious locals because of his light eyes, joins a slum gang to survive.

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Directors
Manuel Schapira
Production companies
France 2 Cinéma, Windy Production
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gilles-Alane Ngalamou HippocrateGilles-Alane Ngalamou HippocrateMoïse
Céline SalletteCéline SalletteMarie
Dali BenssalahDali BenssalahStéphane
Fazal Bacar-MoilimBruce
Onrwa MadiLa Teigne
Elanique AliNasse
Moussa ChamoueniChakri
Nawirou DjanfarOuirlax
Madjidi KazouiniMagui
Ambdoilloih LoutoufiKallach

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