In Grenoble's Gypsy community, a young kick-boxing champion learns about manhood from his gay elder brother.
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Louis-Angelo Viss
Mario
Antonio Hébrard
Gary
Paulette Debard
Nina
Sarah Bertogliati
Loulou
Peter Prunier
Kenji
Jean-Luc Miège
Franck
Naghib Haouas
Nabil
Simon Truchet
L'amant de Gary
Prayat Somboun
L'adversaire de Mario
Maitre Pock
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