Beyond the Walls
Dec 05 2012
•2h 38m
•Romance, Drama
Paulo, a young pianist, meets Ilir, a double-bass player originally from Albania. It's love at first sight. Confronted by Anka, Paulo finds himself out on the street. Despite Ilir's misgivings, Paulo moves in with him. One day, when Paulo promises that he will love Ilir for the rest of his life, Ilir leaves the city and doesn't return. A few days later, Paulo finds out that Ilir is in jail, and the two lovers embark on an heart-breaking relationship.
Cast
See allGuillaume Gouix
Ilir
Matila Malliarakis
Paulo
Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin
Anka
David Salles
Grégoire
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