The Fragile Colossus

Sébastien is a former rugby player and a true colossus. Between the ages of 12 to 16, he was a victim of rape by a beloved relative. Thirty years later, he has failed to speak out. After he meets a little colossus like him, he is compelled to make the right choice.

Cast

Éric Cantona

as Sébastien

Françoise Fabian

as Josy

Aure Atika

as Farah

Alix Poisson

as Josy (1991)

Éric Caravaca

as Bernard (1991)

Timi-Joy Marbot

as Sébastien (1991)

André Marcon

as Bernard

Lyes Salem

as Tristan

Olivier Chantreau

as Dilou (1991)

Tara Lugassy

as Farah (1991)

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