

The Skin of Sorrow(2010)
It's 1832, 22-year-old Raphaël's gambling has driven him to the brink of suicide. As he is about to throw himself in the Seine, a shopkeeper offers him something: a mysterious "skin of sorrow", which will grant all his wishes, but in doing so will shrink his remaining time on earth.


Movie: The Skin of Sorrow
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Benjamin de Nesles

La Peau de chagrin
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It's 1832, 22-year-old Raphaël's gambling has driven him to the brink of suicide. As he is about to throw himself in the Seine, a shopkeeper offers him something: a mysterious "skin of sorrow", which will grant all his wishes, but in doing so will shrink his remaining time on earth.
Release Date
2010-09-22
Average
6.8
Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
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