The Moon Child

6.2 (16 votes)• 2011• 110m•Released

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David, a professor of dermatology, has been treating 13-year-old Romain since he was a baby. Afflicted with a rare skin condition, Romain must avoid sunlight and is condemned to live in the shade. David and Romain have become the closest of friends and nothing can separate them. But then David learns that he is about to be transferred to another clinic in another town. How will he be able to break the news to Romain? And how will Romain cope with this new crisis in his life?

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Languages: French

Director: Delphine Gleize

Starring Cast: Vincent Lindon, Emmanuelle Devos, Quentin Challal, Caroline Proust, Nathalie Boutefeu, Laurent Capelluto

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