For a Good Cause

For a Good Cause

5.5

1997-02-05

When 12-year-old Tonin's teacher announces that he is looking for volunteers to house one of several orphan African refugees for a month during their visit to Paris, the exuberent, well-meaning youth immediately offers his own abode. His classmates cheer and he feels happy until he broaches the subject with his parents. Daniel, the boy's father is delighted by his son's humanitarianism, but still says no. Not wanting to lose face at school, Tonin decides to take the visitor anyway and just keep him hidden for the next few weeks. This family-oriented French comedy follows his efforts to keep his new African guest, Moussa, a secret.

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When 12-year-old Tonin's teacher announces that he is looking for volunteers to house one of several orphan African refugees for a month during their visit to Paris, the exuberent, well-meaning youth immediately offers his own abode. His classmates cheer and he feels happy until he broaches the subject with his parents. Daniel, the boy's father is delighted by his son's humanitarianism, but still says no. Not wanting to lose face at school, Tonin decides to take the visitor anyway and just keep him hidden for the next few weeks. This family-oriented French comedy follows his efforts to keep his new African guest, Moussa, a secret.

Released

1997-02-05

Runtime

105

Director

Jacques Fansten

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Comedy

Language

Français

Production

Canal+

CNC

DDD 1867

Eurimages

France 3 Cinéma

Image Création

Les Films de la Chamade

Lichtblick Film- und Fernsehproduktion (I)

Sofineurope

RTBF

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma

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    Laurie Lefret

    Laurie Lefret
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    Gaspard Jassef

    Gaspard Jassef
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    Jacques Bonnaffé

    Jacques Bonnaffé
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    Mehdi Dahiri

    Mehdi Dahiri
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    Christopher Hédé-Hauy

    Christopher Hédé-Hauy
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    Emmanuele Italiano
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    Lionel Ruat