Les Allumettes suédoises (1996)
Oliver has a happy childhood in the streets of Montmartre, Paris, in the 30's. Suddenly his mother dies. He is alone and helpless. He seeks comfort with the offbeat adults.
Top billed cast
Adriana AstiVictoria de Rousseau
Rüdiger VoglerHenri de Rousseau
Jean-François GarreaudAndré
Anne Jacquemin
Naël Marandin
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