The Argument

The Argument

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The Argument

2011

0h 13m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A Frenchman stuck in New Orleans has just had a colossal argument. The mother of his infant child has left him wallet-less and with a wailing baby. He must get diapers for his son, but he does not speak English.

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Melvil Poupaud

Melvil Poupaud

Man

Deborah Rombaut

Deborah Rombaut

Woman (voice)

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Directed by: Clara Aranovich

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