The Sweet Escape(Comme un avion)
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France · 2015
1h 45m
Director Bruno Podalydès
Starring Bruno Podalydès, Sandrine Kiberlain, Agnès Jaoui, Vimala Pons
Genre Comedy, Drama
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Michel, a fifty year old man, graphic designer, decides to change the urban lifestyle and go on an adventure. Fascinated by airmail, he dreams at Jean Mermoz when he's on scooter. One day, Michel sees a picture of a kayak.
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