

Theo is a young docker languishing in his native port. His life flows at the monotonous rhythm of cargo ships passing by. Through his encounter with Giuseppe, a disillusioned sailor ashore for a while, Theo will gather the courage to face the waves to escape his dull existence by trying to get into Giuseppe's gruff crew.

Hubert Girard
Theo
Lead
Youssouf Abi-Ayad
Giuseppe

David Charcot
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Mathis Ernoult
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Valentin Berneau
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Augustin Gabriel
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Jean Hugues
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Aymeric Leroux
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