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Softie

2022-03-09 · 93 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

Ten-year-old Johnny stands out from his family and his tough neighborhood in Eastern France. He's sensitive, intelligent and interested in all kinds of things way beyond his years. With curiosity, he observes the ups and downs of his young single mother's turbulent love life. Things change when a new teacher, fresh from the big city, takes over Johnny's class. Mr. Adamski believes in Johnny and wants to open a new world to him. The sophisticated young teacher also intrigues the boy.

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Directors
Samuel Theis
Production companies
Avenue B Productions, France 3 Cinéma
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Aliocha ReinertAliocha ReinertJohnny Jung
Antoine ReinartzAntoine ReinartzJean Adamski
Izïa HigelinIzïa HigelinNora
Mélissa OlexaSonia
Abdel BenchendikhYliès
Jade SchwartzMélissa
Romande EschDylan's girlfriend
Meresia LitzenburgerMérésia
Danielle DalhemSchool director
Maïa QuesmandCamille
Jonathan ZitoRodrigue
Séverine Larbi-BoucherifSéverine
Zaina BenhaboucheZahia
Meriem ThomeGrace
Yaniss KhedimHoucine
Naoufel AachachOusmane
Anwar TimakssatNabil
Yilès SaciAymen
Sofia-Maria Djelloul-KhedaZineb
Claire BurgerClaire BurgerClaire

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