The King of Escape
Le Roi de l'évasion
2009 · 1h 37m · Adventure, Comedy · France · Rated U (FR)
43-year-old Armand Lacourtade, a man who sells farm machines in the country, is getting sick of his homosexual life. When he encounters a young girl called Curly, he changes sides. Chased by her parents and the police, they brave all dangers to live this forbidden love and become an odd couple. But is it really what Armand dreamed about?
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Alain Guiraudie6.0Smart score
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cruisingfarmforbidden loveinfatuationmale homosexualityolder man younger woman relationshipopposites attractrural areasalesmanteenage girltractor
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