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Quick Info

Rating

7.1/10

Release2011

Runtime1h 27m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

France 2 Cinéma

Lucky Red

Les Films du Fleuve

Archipel 33>35

Belgacom TV

RTBF

Movie

The Kid with a Bike

2011

1h 27m

7.1

Drama

Synopsis

Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in the hands of an unqualified childcare provider.

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