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| In Your Hands | |
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 Film poster | |
| French | Contre toi |
| Directed by | Lola Doillon |
| Starring | Kristin Scott Thomas Pio Marmaï |
Release date |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
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