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The Cruel Embrace

The Cruel Embrace

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 25, 1987

Runtime

1h 39m

Genres

Drama

User Score

59%

Original Title

Les Noces barbares

Production Companies

Man's Films, TF1 Films Production, Flach Film

Director

Marion Hänsel

Description

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.