The Cruel Embrace
Director: Marion Hänsel
Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.
Cast
Thierry Frémont
Ludo, adolescent
Marianne Basler
Nicole Bossard
Yves Cotton
Ludo, enfant
Marie-Ange Dutheil
Mademoiselle Rakoff
André Penvern
Micho
Frédéric Saurel
Tatar
In brief
The Cruel Embrace (1987) is a drama film. With an average rating of 5.8/10 from 18 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 39min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is The Cruel Embrace?
The Cruel Embrace runs 99 minutes (1h 39min).
What rating does The Cruel Embrace have?
The Cruel Embrace has an average rating of 5.8/10 based on 18 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Cruel Embrace from?
The Cruel Embrace was released in 1987.
