Close to Leo
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When 21 year-old Leo, the oldest of four brothers, announces to his rural French family that he's HIV positive, his family quickly rallies around him. Leo travels to Paris with his youngst brother Marcel for treatment. When Leo tries to push his brother away to protect him, the love and loyalty of the two brothers is tested.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2002-05-18
Runtime: 88 mins
Director: Christophe Honoré
Writer: Diastème
Spoken language: Français
Genres: Drama, Family, TV Movie
Original title: Close to Leo
Production Companies: M6 Métropole Télévision, Image & Compagnie
Production Countries: France
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