The World Upside Down

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The World Upside Down

2024

1h 54m

5.1(50 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A Parisian trader who – after losing everything – is forced to take refuge on a country farm with his wife and child.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

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Michaël Youn

Stanislas

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Barbara Schulz

Sophie

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Éric Elmosnino

Patrick

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Valérie Bonneton

Constance

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Yannick Noah

Bobby

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François Berléand

Le grand-père

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Maïra Schmitt

Juliette

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Nathan Gruffy

Léo

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Gaspard Lacorne

Louis

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