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Friends from France
Genres
Drama
Overview
1979: Cousins Carole and Jérôme go on an organized trip to Odessa, behind the Iron Curtain. During the day, posing as tourists celebrating their engagement, they visit monuments and museums. In the evening they slip away from the group and meet “refuseniks”, Jews persecuted by the Soviet regime for wanting to leave the country. While Carole is motivated by political commitment and a taste for risk, Jérôme’s motivation is Carole.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
92 min
Release Date
2013-11-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
5.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Dmitry Brauer
Ania Bukstein
Alexandre Chacon
Jérémie Lippmann
Alexander Senderovich
Soko
Carole
Mikhail Shamigulov
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