Le Chien des sables
It is winter in a suburban town on the outskirts of Paris.After his father’s suicide attempt, Abdou, a young boy, is taken in by Sam, a neighbor in his thirties who isn’t quite sure what to do with his life.Over the course of an evening, these two lost souls meet and reconnect with their roots.
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It is winter in a suburban town on the outskirts of Paris. After his father’s suicide attempt, Abdou, a young boy, is taken in by Sam, a neighbor in his thirties who isn’t quite sure what to do with his life. Over the course of an evening, these two lost souls meet and reconnect with their roots. A strange, sand-colored dog pays them a visit.
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- Release date
- Feb 1, 2026
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- 0h 19m
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- Language
- French
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