Lost Illusions(2021)
Criticism is easy, and art is difficult
Lucien de Rubempré, a young, lower-class poet, leaves his family's printing house for Paris. Soon, he learns the dark side of the arts business as he tries to stay true to his dreams.
Movie: Lost Illusions
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lucien de Rubempré
Louise de Bargeton
Étienne Lousteau
Nathan d'Anastazio
Coralie
Marquise d'Espard
Baron du Châtelet
Finot
Dauriat
Singali
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