The Man by the Shore
1993 · 106 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama
Early 1960s Haiti during 'Papa Doc' Duvalier's dictatorship seen through the eyes of a young girl whose family has suffered heavily.
Directed by Raoul Peck · Written by André Graill
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- J Jennifer Zubar Sarah
- T Toto Bissainthe Camille
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Patrick Rameau Sorel -
Jean-Michel Martial Janvier -
Mireille Metellus Tante Elide -
Magaly Berdy Mirabelle - A Aïlo Auguste-Judith Gisèle Jeansson
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Albert Delpy Assad
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