
A Perfect Man(2015)
A struggling writer finds a shortcut to fame, but a blackmailer threatens to ruin his perfect life.


“French remake of LOCKE (2014)”
Joseph Cross looks like his job. Solid like concrete. Married, two children, his existence is perfectly organized. Yet this night, alone behind the wheel, he must make a decision that could ruin his life.

Vincent Lindon
Joseph Cross

Micha Lescot
Damien (voice)

Grégory Gadebois
Garcia (voice)

Pascale Arbillot
Béatrice (voice)

Emmanuelle Devos
Catherine (voice)

Cédric Kahn
Cassano (voice)

Milo Machado-Graner
Lucas (voice)

Solan Machado-Graner
Simon (voice)
Cross Away is a drama, thriller film released in 2024. Directed by Gilles Bourdos, it stars Vincent Lindon, Micha Lescot, Grégory Gadebois. Joseph Cross looks like his job. Solid like concrete. Married, two children, his existence is perfectly organized. Yet this night, alone behind the wheel, he must make a decision that could ruin his life.
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