The Cruel Embrace

The Cruel Embrace

The Cruel Embrace

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The Cruel Embrace

1987

1h 39m

5.8(17 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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6 featured cast members

Starring

Thierry Frémont

Thierry Frémont

Ludo, adolescent

Marianne Basler

Marianne Basler

Nicole Bossard

Yves Cotton

Ludo, enfant

Marie-Ange Dutheil

Mademoiselle Rakoff

André Penvern

André Penvern

Micho

Frédéric Saurel

Frédéric Saurel

Tatar

Creative team

Directed by: Marion Hänsel
Written by: Marion Hänsel
Produced by: Marion Hänsel
Jean-François Lepetit

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