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The Natural Sweetness of Skin

The Natural Sweetness of Skin

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The Natural Sweetness of Skin

"Revealing women, showing men"

2018

1h 37m

5.2(16 votes)

Drama

Overview

Revealing women, showing men Dermatology professor Marie-Claire is embarking on a new project linking skin cells and sexuality, when unexpected events disrupt her professional, family and intimate life.

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10 featured cast members

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Brigitte Poupart

Brigitte Poupart

Marie-Claire

Louise Portal

Louise Portal

Margot

Vincent Leclerc

Vincent Leclerc

Adam

Pierre-Yves Cardinal

Pierre-Yves Cardinal

Mathéo

Charlotte Aubin

Charlotte Aubin

Sofia Bukofski

Nathalie Cavezzali

Nathalie Cavezzali

Mathilde

Romane Denis

Romane Denis

Katou

Pierre Kwenders

Pierre Kwenders

Émile

Normand D'Amour

Normand D'Amour

Alexandre

Paul Ahmarani

Paul Ahmarani

Louis

Creative team

Directed by: Renée Beaulieu
Written by: Renée Beaulieu
Produced by: Renée Beaulieu

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