
Nothing can atone for young "Carrot top"s mother's hatred, nor for his father's indifference. But when his father learns that his son is thinking about committing suicide, he steps in and takes him under his wing.


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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Julien Duvivier

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Jules Renard, Jacques Feyder, Julien Duvivier
France

1924 · IMDb 5.5


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