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A Simple Story

Drama • Romance • 1978 • 1h 47m

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RATING★ 3.0

RUNTIME1h 47m

LANGUAGEFR

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

A middle-aged woman leaves her partner and drifts back to her ex-husband, while the lives of her middle class friends intersect with her own.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “...it could be yours”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Drama, Romance
Director: Claude Sautet
Original Language: FR

🎭 Cast

Romy Schneider

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Simple Story about?: A middle-aged woman leaves her partner and drifts back to her ex-husband, while the lives of her middle class friends intersect with her own.
Who directed A Simple Story?: A Simple Story was directed by Claude Sautet.
When was A Simple Story released?: A Simple Story was released on November 22, 1978.
How long is A Simple Story?: A Simple Story has a runtime of 1h 47m.
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