Close to Leo
May 18 2002
•1h 28m
•Drama, Family, TV Movie
When 21 year-old Leo, the oldest of four brothers, announces to his rural French family that he's HIV positive, his family quickly rallies around him. Leo travels to Paris with his youngst brother Marcel for treatment. When Leo tries to push his brother away to protect him, the love and loyalty of the two brothers is tested.
Cast
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Yaniss Lespert
Marcel
Pierre Mignard
Léo
Marie Bunel
Mother
Rodolphe Pauly
Tristan
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