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The Cruel Embrace (1987)

Original title: Les Noces barbares

1987-11-25 · 1h 39m · FR
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Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.

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Marion HänselDirector

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Thierry FrémontThierry FrémontLudo, adolescentMarianne BaslerMarianne BaslerNicole BossardYves CottonYves CottonLudo, enfantMarie-Ange DutheilMarie-Ange DutheilMademoiselle RakoffAndré PenvernAndré PenvernMichoFrédéric SaurelFrédéric SaurelTatar

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Woman director

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityWoman DirectorDialogue densityDramaDirector preference305949Actor preference152315 · 213704 · 71343Country preferenceFr

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What is The Cruel Embrace about?

Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.

How long is The Cruel Embrace?

The Cruel Embrace has a runtime of 99 minutes.