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Because of a Boy(2002)
Status: Released
Date: 2002-03-13
61%
50 Votes
Time: 1h 26m
Overview:
When Vincent finds himself a victim of outing in his high school, he must accept to live with the drastic changes it provokes, and redefine his relationships with his friends and family.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
Movie: Because of a Boy
Top 9 Billed Cast
Julien Baumgartner
Vincent Molina
Julia Maraval
Noémie
Jérémie Elkaïm
Benjamin
François Comar
Stéphane
Patrick Bonnel
Bernard, the father
Christiane Millet
Sylvie, the mother
Antoine Michel
Régis, the brother
Bernard Blancan
Swimming Coach
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