The Cruel Embrace

Drama

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Marion Hänsel

Status Released

Release Date 1987-11-25

Storyline

Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.