
The Elder Son(2006)
A thief on the run convinces a single father that he is his long-lost son. Complications ensue when he falls in love with his newfound "sister".


“Indulge in a wicked game of seduction”
The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love.

Michelle Pfeiffer
Lea

Kathy Bates
Madame Peloux

Rupert Friend
Chéri

Felicity Jones
Edmee

Iben Hjejle
Marie Laure

Frances Tomelty
Rose

Tom Burke
Vicomte Desmond
Hubert Tellegen
Ernest

Joe Sheridan
Marcel

Toby Kebbell
Patron
Chéri is a drama, comedy, romance film released in 2009. Directed by Stephen Frears, it stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates, Rupert Friend. The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love.
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