Secret Defense

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After biologist Sylvie discovers her brother Paul trying to steal a gun from her lab, he explains that he wishes to avenge the death of their father whom he suspects died at the hands of his business partner.

Released: Mar 18, 1998

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Sandrine Bonnaire

Sylvie

Laure Marsac

Véronique / Ludivine

Françoise Fabian

Geneviève

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