The Return

The Return

2014 · 20 min · ★ 7.8 · Family, Drama

It has been a year since his older brother has left and Willy, fifteen, is waiting impatiently for him to come home. He thinks he knows everything about Théo, but shortly after his return, he discovers a secret about him.

Directed by Yohann Kouam · Written by Yohann Kouam

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