Desire

Love, desire and complications...

6.3/1020111h 43mReleased

DramaRomance

In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cécile, a character who symbolizes desire.

Released: Oct 6, 2011

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Déborah Révy

Cécile

Hélène Zimmer

Alice

Gowan Didi

Matt

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