Like a Bad Memory
2009•1h 31m•
★3.5(5 ratings)
Drama
Overview
A woman sends her lover to prison accusing him of raping her daughter. Fifteen years later, as he returns to prove his innocence, she is found dead.
Director
André ChandelleWatchlist
A woman sends her lover to prison accusing him of raping her daughter. Fifteen years later, as he returns to prove his innocence, she is found dead.
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The original title is "Comme un mauvais souvenir" (FR).
The runtime is 91 minutes (1h 31m).
The film was directed by André Chandelle.
The screenplay was written by Daniel Tonachella and Emmanuelle Choppin.
Cinematography was handled by Louis-Philippe Capelle.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt1512308.
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Poor
5 votes
Comme un mauvais souvenir
Released
14
Français
France
