Imaginal

Imaginal

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Imaginal

2018

0h 20m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Abel doesn't accept his step-father's presence and tries to persuade his mother to leave him, only she doesn't hear what he is trying to say. Abel gets caught up by his imagination to avoid having to deal a reality he will have to face.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Louis Durant

Louis Durant

Abel

Anne-Pascale Clairembourg

Anne-Pascale Clairembourg

Christine

Gaël Maleux

Gaël Maleux

Stephane

Elsa Houben

Elsa Houben

Maude

Elisabeth Graf

Elisabeth Graf

Coline

Martin Gillis

Arthur

Creative team

Directed by: Gaspard Granier
Written by: Gaspard Granier
Produced by: Julie Dreucci

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