Tonka (1997)

  • NR
  • 06/04/1997 (FR)
  • Drama

Overview

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.

Jean-Hugues Anglade

Writer, Director

Cast

Pamela Soo's headshot

Pamela Soo

Tonka Soobrayen
Jean-Hugues Anglade's headshot

Jean-Hugues Anglade

the sprinter
Alessandro Haber's headshot

Alessandro Haber

Pietro Pistacio
Shi Liang's headshot

Shi Liang

Tran
Marisa Berenson's headshot

Marisa Berenson

Mme Pflaum
Christian Charmetant's headshot

Christian Charmetant

The taxi driver
Philippe du Janerand's headshot

Philippe du Janerand

The race commissioner
Christophe Odent's headshot

Christophe Odent

The sports doctor

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