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Standing Tall (2015)

Standing Tall (2015)

La Tête haute
119 minutes FR Drama
The film tells the story of Malony and his education as he grows from a six-year-old into an 18-year-old. A minors’ judge and a caseworker work tirelessly to try to save the young offender.
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