Diego Star

2013 · 91 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama

A cargo ship is stuck on the Canadian Saint Lawrence River for repairs. Traoré, an Ivory Coast mechanic is unjustly accused of causing the damage.

Directed by Frédérick Pelletier · Written by Frédérick Pelletier

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