The Cruel Embrace
1987•12•1h 39m•5.8•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Marion Hänsel
Writer
Marion Hänsel
Languages
French
Studio
Man's Films
Cast
Thierry Frémont
Ludo, adolescent
Marianne Basler
Nicole Bossard
Yves Cotton
Ludo, enfant
Marie-Ange Dutheil
Mademoiselle Rakoff
André Penvern
Micho
Frédéric Saurel
Tatar
Production
Company
Man's Films
Company
TF1 Films Production
Company
Flach Film
Company
RTL-TVi
Producer
Marion Hänsel
Producer
Jean-François Lepetit
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