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The Scent of Mandarin
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The Scent of Mandarin

2015-09-30 · 110 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · History · Romance

During World War I, a home care nurse treats a man who lost one leg on the front lines. A strong bond arises between them and evolves into a passionate love affair.

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Directors
Gilles Legrand
Production companies
Epithète Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Georgia ScallietGeorgia ScallietAngèle
Olivier GourmetOlivier GourmetCharles
Dimitri StorogeDimitri StorogeLéonard
Hélène VincentHélène VincentEmilie
Marine ValléeMarine ValléeLouise
Fred UlysseFred UlysseFirmin
Romain BouteilleRomain BouteilleLe notaire
Michel RobinMichel RobinLe curé
Urbain CancelierUrbain CancelierLe sergent
Alix BénézechAlix BénézechLa prostituée

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