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The Ripening Seed (1990)

Movie ★ 8.0 80 min

Drama Romance

Based on French writer Colette's 1923 novel, Le Blé en herbe focuses on the changing relationship between childhood friends Vinca and Phillipe. Both are on the verge of adulthood and beginning to recognize romantic feelings for one another when Phillipe meets a lascivious, wealthy older woman named Madam Dellaray. He is torn between his innocent but restricting affection for Vinca and satisfaction of his impatient lust for the new and mature world Madam Dellaray offers.

Serge Meynard Director Yonnick Flot Writer Serge Meynard Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 28, 1990
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0099162
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Agepro Cinéma,

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Cast

Marianne Basler Marianne Basler La dame en blanc Matthieu Rozé Matthieu Rozé Phil Sophie Aubry Sophie Aubry Vinca Laetitia Julliand Lisette Jean-Pierre Bisson Jean-Pierre Bisson Père Phil Didier Bénureau Didier Bénureau Le parisien Sylvie Flepp Sylvie Flepp Mère Phil Chantal Banlier Chantal Banlier Mère Vinca Gil Lagay Père Vinca (as Gilles Lagay) Ronan Couedic Petit garçon Isabelle Carré Isabelle Carré

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Ripening Seed about?
Based on French writer Colette's 1923 novel, Le Blé en herbe focuses on the changing relationship between childhood friends Vinca and Phillipe. Both are on the verge of adulthood and beginning to recognize romantic feelings for one another when Phillipe meets a lascivious, wealthy older woman named Madam Dellaray. He is torn between his innocent but restricting affection for Vinca and satisfaction of his impatient lust for the new and mature world Madam Dellaray offers.
Who directed The Ripening Seed?
The Ripening Seed was directed by Serge Meynard.
Who stars in The Ripening Seed?
The Ripening Seed stars Marianne Basler, Matthieu Rozé, Sophie Aubry, Laetitia Julliand.
When was The Ripening Seed released?
The Ripening Seed is a 1990 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Ripening Seed?
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