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The Sweet Escape

Name: The Sweet Escape
Director: Bruno Podalydès
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2015-06-10
Cast: Bruno Podalydès, Sandrine Kiberlain, Agnès Jaoui, Vimala Pons, Denis Podalydès

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Michel, a fifty year old man, graphic designer, decides to change the urban lifestyle and go on an adventure. Fascinated by airmail, he dreams at Jean Mermoz when he's on scooter. One day, Michel sees a picture of a kayak.

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Bruno PodalydèsSandrine KiberlainAgnès JaouiVimala PonsDenis PodalydèsMichel VuillermozJean-Noël BroutéPierre ArditiNoémie LvovskySamir GuesmiMehdi DjaadiBlutch

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