Because of a Boy
Mar 13 2002
•1h 26m
•Drama, TV Movie
When Vincent finds himself a victim of outing in his high school, he must accept to live with the drastic changes it provokes, and redefine his relationships with his friends and family.
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Julien Baumgartner
Vincent Molina
Julia Maraval
Noémie
Jérémie Elkaïm
Benjamin
François Comar
Stéphane
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