Strange Gardens (2003)
Original title: Effroyables Jardins
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Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something from their mutual past that will explain the reason for Lucien’s father’s strange behavior.
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Top billed cast
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Jacques VilleretJacques Pouzay
André DussollierAndré Designy
Thierry LhermitteThierry Plaisance
Benoît MagimelEmile Bailleul
Suzanne FlonMarie Gerbier
Isabelle CandelierLouise, Jacques' wifeBernard CollinsBernd
Victor GarrivierFélix Gerbier
Damien JouillerotLucien, Jacques's son
Jean-Claude DurandRaoul, aka 'Cul Fanny'
Michel CordesBoss of the shooting
Manfred AndraeMajorMovie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · DramaDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference332296Actor preference253564 · 127063 · 186633Country preferenceFrDecade preference2000
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Frequently asked questions about Strange Gardens
What is Strange Gardens about?
Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something from their mutual past that will explain the reason for Lucien’s father’s strange behavior.
How long is Strange Gardens?
Strange Gardens has a runtime of 95 minutes.