

The Cruel Embrace
Visit website5.9/10 • 15
1987-11-25 • 1h 39m
Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.
- Directors
- Marion Hänsel

The Cruel Embrace
Visit website1987-11-25 • 1h 39m
5.9/10 • 15
Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.
- Directors
- Marion Hänsel
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsThierry Frémont
Ludo, adolescent
Marianne Basler
Nicole Bossard
Yves Cotton
Ludo, enfant
Marie-Ange Dutheil
Mademoiselle Rakoff
André Penvern
Micho
Frédéric Saurel
Tatar
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- French
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