Vincent Larchet is a law student who decides that he can no longer go on
with his studies. As he sets about finding himself a job, he moves
into his father's swanky Paris apartment with his roommate Mathias whilst
his father is away on holiday. The absent father doesn't remain absent
for long, and when he returns he is far from pleased to see his son squatting
in his home, as welcome as a bout of chronic diphtheria. Over an amiable
meal, he makes a deal with his son which seems too good to turn down.
Vincent's father will agree to pay off all of the debts of his son and his
friend, providing they can survive for a full week in Paris with just seven
euros in their pocket. Confident of success, the two friends readily
agree to this proposal but it isn't long before they come to regret doing
so. Paris is a tougher jungle to live in than either of them had imagined,
and as in any jungle there is no shortage of predators...
Script: Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte, Julien Rappeneau
Cinematographer: Crystel Fournier
Music: David Hadjadj, Jérôme Rebotier
Cast: Patrick Mille (Vincent Larchet),
Guillaume Gallienne (Mathias Warkhevytch),
Olivia Magnani (Alessia Massari),
Sophie Cattani (Christine Moretti),
Guy Bedos (Le père de Vincent),
Anémone (La mère de Mathias),
Antoine Oppenheim (Hugo),
Élise Otzenberger (Aurélie),
Yvon Martin (Christophe),
Olivia Dessolin (Justine),
Vincent Berger (Eric),
Eleonore Pourriat (Coralie),
Miren Pradier (La première fille de la boîte),
Gaëlle Malpaux (La deuxième fille de la boîte),
Lara Guirao (Mme Carle),
Abdelhafid Metalsi (Le vigile),
Damien Dorsaz (Bruno Lapierre de la Roserie),
Joseph Malerba (Le médecin),
Pomme Bourcart (L'interne),
Valérie Bonneton (Natacha)
Country: Luxembourg / France
Language: French
Support: Color
Runtime: 99 min
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