La balle au bond(1998)
A mother, depressed since the birth of her twin daughters, sinks into alcoholism, but her eldest son decides to do everything to save his family.
Movie: La balle au bond
Top 4 Billed Cast
Jean-Claude
Judge Dumonteil
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A mother, depressed since the birth of her twin daughters, sinks into alcoholism, but her eldest son decides to do everything to save his family.
Release Date
1998-04-01
Average
8
Rating:
4.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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