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Intimate Strangers

Intimate Strangers

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Intimate Strangers

2004

1h 44m

6.3(82 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Because she picked the wrong door, Anna ends up confessing her marriage problems to a financial adviser named William Faber. Touched by her distress, somewhat excited as well, Faber does not have the courage to tell her that he is not a psychiatrist. From appointment to appointment, a strange ritual is created between them. William is moved and fascinated to hear the secrets no man ever heard.

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StudioCanal

Les Films Alain Sarde

France 3 Cinéma

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Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Sandrine Bonnaire

Sandrine Bonnaire

Anna

Fabrice Luchini

Fabrice Luchini

William

Michel Duchaussoy

Michel Duchaussoy

Dr. Monnier

Anne Brochet

Anne Brochet

Jean

Gilbert Melki

Gilbert Melki

Marc

Laurent Gamelon

Laurent Gamelon

Luc

Hélène Surgère

Hélène Surgère

Mrs. Mulon

Creative team

Directed by: Patrice Leconte
Written by: Jérôme Tonnerre
Produced by: Alain Sarde

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