Sexual Chronicles of a French Family

Sexual Chronicles of a French Family

NR 2012 · 85 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Three generations of a French family open up about their sexual experiences and desires after young Romain is caught masturbating in his biology class.

Directed by Pascal Arnold · Written by Lucy Allwood

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