Utopia

Utopia

2012 · 21 min · ★ 3.8 · Romance

When two boys from different social backgrounds connect via the internet, they go on an adventure into the suburbs around Paris. Lost among architectural projects from times when the future was still bright, they nourish their own personal utopia.

Directed by Manfred Rott · Written by Manfred Rott

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