Tonka (1997)

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A famous sprinter considers quitting competition, when he gets to meet Tonka, an Indian woman living in a big advertising coke can near Roissy Charles De Gaulle airport. She is naturally talented for running, and the sprinter decides to train her to become a sprinter like him. As they fall in love, Tonka cheers him up, and then tries to pursue him to take over competition.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jean-Hugues Anglade
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    Tonka Soobrayen Pamela Soo
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    the sprinter Jean-Hugues Anglade
  • Profile picture of Alessandro Haber
    Pietro Pistacio Alessandro Haber
  • Profile picture of Shi Liang
    Tran Shi Liang
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    Mme Pflaum Marisa Berenson
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    The taxi driver Christian Charmetant
  • Profile picture of Philippe du Janerand
    The race commissioner Philippe du Janerand
  • Profile picture of Christophe Odent
    The sports doctor Christophe Odent

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