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The Child is a belge film of genre Drama directed by Frères Dardenne released in USA on 24 september 2005 with Jérémie Rénier
The Child (2005)
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Add to a movie listL'Enfant (English: The Child) is a 2005 Belgian film directed by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. The film was released under its French title in the US, and as The Child in the UK.
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Bruno, 20, and Sonia, 18, are surviving on her welfare checks and Bruno's petty crimes when Sonia becomes pregnant. Bruno sells their baby to a black market adoption ring to make some quick cash. Faced with Sonia's shock, he regrets his mistake and buys the child back at a premium—but, after being turned away by Sonia, his mounting debts lead Bruno down a quick path to desperation.Actors
Jérémie Rénier
(Bruno)
Déborah François
(Sonia)
Olivier Gourmet
(Policier)
Samuel De Ryck
(Thomas, l'enfant dealer)
Stéphane Bissot
(La receleuse)
Fabrizio Rongione
(Jeune Bandit)
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