The Secret of the Grain(2007)
It takes will, courage and determination to realise a dream. But most of all it takes family
In southern France, a Franco-Arabic shipyard worker along with his partner's daughter pursues his dream of opening a restaurant.
Movie: The Secret of the Grain
Top 10 Billed Cast
Slimane Beji
Rym
Karima
Hamid
Julia
Souad
Lilia
Mario
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