
The Good Life(1996)
The best life-lesson is from the one you least expect
Tristan is about to turn fifteen. He enjoys the good life his parents have built for him. And yet, it won't be long before his environment of protection, affection and comfort crumbles. From then on, he will learn the taste of loneliness, sadness and that survival is often more important than life.
Movie: The Good Life
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Isabelle
Marilyn Arena
Anton

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Tristan is about to turn fifteen. He enjoys the good life his parents have built for him. And yet, it won't be long before his environment of protection, affection and comfort crumbles. From then on, he will learn the taste of loneliness, sadness and that survival is often more important than life.
Release Date
1996-12-13
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The best life-lesson is from the one you least expect
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