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Movie: The Milk of Human Kindness
Top 10 Billed Cast
Patrick Bruel
Laurent
Marilyne Canto
Christelle
Dominique Blanc
Claire
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Josiane
Marthe Villalonga
Marthe
Yolande Moreau
Babette
Claude Brasseur
Dr Gérard Cafarelli
Sergi López
Serge
Olivier Gourmet
Dr. Gérard Cafarelli
Mathilde Seigner
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Overview
A woman, scared by motherhood and her new born baby, runs away from her home and family to find a shelter at her upstairs neighbour's place.
Release Date
2001-09-19
Average
5.727
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