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The Silence of Rak
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The Silence of Rak

1997-07-09 · 74 min · ★ 7.5

Comedy · Drama · Romance

The adventures of Rak, who after his dismissal begins to reflect on the meaning of the word work and on the act of working.

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Directors
Christophe Loizillon
Production companies
Vertigo Productions
Countries
Canada, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

François CluzetFrançois CluzetRak
Elina LöwensohnElina LöwensohnLucie
Jackie BerroyerJackie BerroyerInspector
Roland AmstutzRoland AmstutzM. Albert
Marcel BozonnetMarcel BozonnetDirector
Pierre BaillotPierre BaillotMan at cafe
Brigitte RoüanBrigitte RoüanWoman at cafe
Zinedine SoualemZinedine SoualemCustomer
Simon AbkarianSimon AbkarianCustomer
Frédéric PellegeayFrédéric PellegeayYoung man at cafe

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