The Cruel Embrace (1987)
Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.
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Cast
Thierry Frémont
as Ludo, adolescent
Marianne Basler
as Nicole Bossard
Marianne Basler (born 9 March 1964) is a French actress. She appeared in more than eighty films since 1980..
André Penvern
as Micho
André Penvern is a French actor born in Sèvres. At age 17, he began working with National Drama Centers. He went from small parts to stage manager, sound and lightning designer, etc.
Frédéric Saurel
as Tatar
Frédéric Saurel, then a college student, auditioned for a play by Luigi Pirandello, and thus obtained his first role. Describing himself as a "bad student", except in French and theater, he repeated h...
Director
Marion Hänsel
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