Le Havre
Sep 08 2011
•2h 34m
•Drama, Comedy
In the French harbor city of Le Havre, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe-shiner. With innate optimism and the tireless support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials pursuing the boy for deportation.
Cast
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André Wilms
Marcel Marx
Kati Outinen
Arletty
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Monet
Blondin Miguel
Idrissa
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