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A Private Affair
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A Private Affair

2002-04-30 · 106 min · ★ 5.8

Thriller · Crime · Mystery

Divorced private detective Francois Maneri is assigned by his agency to investigate the disappearance of Rachel, a young student who has been missing for six months. After interviewing Rachel's family, friends and classmates, Francois is attacked and injured by an anonymous assailant and becomes reluctant to continue his search. But when Rachel's body is found, Francois is drawn deeper into the investigation as he discovers the dead girl's secret life.

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Directors
Guillaume Nicloux
Production companies
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Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Thierry LhermitteThierry LhermitteFrançois Manéri
Marion CotillardMarion CotillardClarisse Entoven
Samuel Le BihanSamuel Le BihanVincent Walt
Aurore ClémentAurore ClémentMadame Siprien
Frédéric DiefenthalFrédéric DiefenthalFemme bar de nuit
Jeanne BalibarJeanne BalibarSylvie, l'ex de Manéri
Robert HirschRobert HirschVieil homme
Garance ClavelGarance ClavelSandrine Pujol
Clovis CornillacClovis CornillacFreddy
Lydia AndréïLydia AndréïMarion
Jean-Pierre DarroussinJean-Pierre DarroussinHomme Apolus
Consuelo De HavilandConsuelo De HavilandClaudine Després
Niels ArestrupNiels ArestrupLe père de Rachel

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