The Joy of Receiving(2025)
Carlota bought a bouquet of flowers. She hopes the gesture will be appreciated. But an unexpected encounter changes everything.
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"Joie de recevoir" réalisé par Magali Butault (court métrage sous-titré FR) - Trailer
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