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The Son

The Son

20027.51h 43m

Overview

A joinery instructor at a rehab center refuses to take a new teen as his apprentice, but then begins to follow the boy through the hallways and streets.

Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Written by Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Produced by Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
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Top Cast

Olivier Gourmet

Olivier Gourmet

Olivier

Morgan Marinne

Morgan Marinne

Francis

Isabella Soupart

Isabella Soupart

Magali

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Nassim Hassaïni

Omar

Pierre Nisse

Pierre Nisse

Apprenti Soudeur 1

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Anne Gerard

La Mère de Dany

A

Annette Closset

La Directrice du Centre

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Félicien Pitsaer

Steve

Themes & Keywords

moral conflict

About The Son

The Son is a drama film released in 2002 exploring themes of moral conflict. Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, it stars Olivier Gourmet, Morgan Marinne, Isabella Soupart. A joinery instructor at a rehab center refuses to take a new teen as his apprentice, but then begins to follow the boy through the hallways and streets.

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