Thawing Out

Thawing Out

★ 5.6IMDb Score
Released:2009-01-31
Duration:27 min
Country:France
Director:Jean-Julien Chervier
Actors:Marc Beffa, Géraldine Martineau, Zazon Castro, Laurent Roth, Lauren Chini
Production:Les Films du Requin, Vonvon Films Associés, CNC, ARTE

Overview:

Léo is dragged to a nudist camping resort by his mother. Like most boys at the age of 12 or 13, being nude in public holds little appeal for Léo, who protests by wearing extra layers. Until he meets a certain special girl, who captures his heart and releases his inhibitions.

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