Movie: A Child of Light

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Quentin Ladrière
Quentin Ladrière

Lucas

Sullivan Leray
Sullivan Leray

Erwan

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    Un enfant de Lumière

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    1983. Lucas is 12 years old. He must keep company, during the holidays, with Erwan (15 years) whose parents left alone on a trip. Erwan transfers his bitterness at being neglected to Lucas. He treats him like a dog, forcing him to eat only bread and cheese, and to live without clothes, "like a dog".

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    2009-02-15

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    5.3

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