An Ideal Father

Apr 21, 2024

1h 30m

★ 6.3

Overview

Michel, the jovial owner of the only café in a small Normandy town, sees his life turned upside down when his teenage daughter is murdered. The community has his back but soon rumor spreads and Michel is singled out. From the ideal father, he becomes the ideal culprit.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Albertine Productions

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Cast

Michel

Laurent Gerra

Jeff

Eddy Mitchell

Florence Pasquier

Laure-Lucille Simon

Max

Jérôme Kircher

Christelle

Tess Barthélémy

Sylvie

Bérangère Bonvoisin

Paul

Denez Raoul

Karine

Alice Aliaga

L'Evêque

Rufus

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