The Crisis

The Crisis

6.9

Dec 02 1992

2h 35m

Comedy, Drama

Victor is a legal advisor who finds himself abandoned by his wife and fired the same day. He tries to seek comfort from different friends and family members, but everyone he meets is concerned with their own problems. His morale begins to falter when he realizes that no one cares about him.

Vincent Lindon

Vincent Lindon

Victor Barelle

Patrick Timsit

Patrick Timsit

Michou

Zabou Breitman

Zabou Breitman

Isa Barelle

Maria Pacôme

Maria Pacôme

Mme Barelle

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