The Acrobat (2020)

6.2/10 134 min Drama

Overview

In an ever-expanding but nondescript North American city, Christophe, a middle-aged businessman, unexpectedly encounters Micha, a Russian acrobat recovering from an injury, while house-hunting. An instant attraction is quickly consummated and they embark on a torrid affair that helps each of them cope with their respective trials. A provocative, poignant drama about intimacy in an age of anonymity.

Cast

Sébastien Ricard

Christophe

Yury Paulau

Micha

Victor Fomine

Louis

Lise Roy

Éva

Chloé Germentier

Tracy Ling

Dominick Rustam-Chartrand

Pizza Delivery Man

Sébastien Gauthier

Circus Manager

François Mercure

Delivery Man 1

Charles-Aubey Houde

Delivery Man 2

Mike Joseph

Coach

Nadine Jean

Care Center Director

Joseph Martin

Orderly

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