Movie: Defend Your Name

Top 5 Billed Cast

Nicolas Fustier
Nicolas Fustier

Fabrice Marcillac

Pablo Pauly
Pablo Pauly

Jérôme Guérini

Julia Piaton
Julia Piaton

Laetitia Marcillac

Patrick Rocca
Patrick Rocca

Maurice Marcillac

Catherine Davenier
Catherine Davenier

Josée Marcillac

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    Fabrice grew up fascinated by his father. His only way to get his admiration: follow in his footsteps, become the local boss and stick up for their land at all costs. But now, his wife Laetitia is urging him to move on, to break free from his father's grip. Torn by the conflict between his desire for freedom and the fear of losing his father's love, he will fall into a spiral of violence.

  • Release Date

    2023-10-11

  • Average

    5.9

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français
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