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The Name of the Son
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The Name of the Son

2018-11-20 · 10 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Comedy

Tina and Fred, a couple in their fifties, are desperate in their search for a boy's name. But for whom? And why? A thoughtful look at a social issue.

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Directors
Louis Delva
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Countries
France
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Released

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Angèle MetzgerAngèle MetzgerFils
Anne MarivinAnne MarivinTina
Lionel AbelanskiLionel AbelanskiFred
Adamou WaneThorgal

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