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Cast and credits
Actors | Fellag, Sophie Nélisse, Emilien Néron, Danielle Proulx |
Producers | Luc Déry, Kim McCraw |
Director | Philippe Falardeau |
Writers | Philippe Falardeau |
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English
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
95 minutes
Rating
PG-13
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