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The Time It Takes

The Time It Takes

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2024
1h 50m
6.9(92 votes)
Drama

Overview

A devoted father working in film shares a magical bond with his daughter, but as she enters adolescence and falls into addiction, he takes her to Paris in a final effort to save her and their fading connection.

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Kavac Film
Les films du Worso
ARTE France Cinéma
IBC MOvie
RAI Cinema

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