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A Pact Among Angels(2016)
Status: Released
Date: 2016-10-29
83%
3 Votes
Time: 1h 36m
Overview:
One evening, at the bend of an alley, an ordinary man surprises two young people who have just committed a crime. In panic, the teenagers take this witness hostage and drag him into their escape. Then begins for two generations that everything separates, an inner journey which will mark the three souls forever.
Languages: French.
Countries:
Canada
ProductionCompanies:
Productions des années lumière
Movie: A Pact Among Angels
Top 10 Billed Cast
Marc Messier
Adrien
Lenni-Kim
William
Émile Schneider
Cédric
Nicola-Frank Vachon
Homme à la biscuiterie
Marie Gignac
Femme de Paul
Nicolas Chiasson
Martin
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One evening, at the bend of an alley, an ordinary man surprises two young people who have just committed a crime. In panic, the teenagers take this witness hostage and drag him into their escape. Then begins for two generations that everything separates, an inner journey which will mark the three souls forever.
Release Date
2016-10-29
Average
8.3
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