Softie

Mar 9, 2022

1h 33m

★ 7.0

Overview

Ten-year-old Johnny stands out from his family and his tough neighborhood in Eastern France. He's sensitive, intelligent and interested in all kinds of things way beyond his years. With curiosity, he observes the ups and downs of his young single mother's turbulent love life. Things change when a new teacher, fresh from the big city, takes over Johnny's class. Mr. Adamski believes in Johnny and wants to open a new world to him. The sophisticated young teacher also intrigues the boy.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Avenue B Productions

France 3 Cinéma

Softie Trailers

Cast

Johnny Jung

Aliocha Reinert

Jean Adamski

Antoine Reinartz

Nora

Izïa Higelin

Sonia

Mélissa Olexa

Yliès

Abdel Benchendikh

Mélissa

Jade Schwartz

Dylan's girlfriend

Romande Esch

Mérésia

Meresia Litzenburger

School director

Danielle Dalhem

Camille

Maïa Quesmand

Rodrigue

Jonathan Zito

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