Tonka (1997)
- Starring:
- Jean-Hugues Anglade, Pamela Soo, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jean-Hugues Anglade
Synopsis of Tonka
A world-weary 32-year old, internationally-ranked sprinter is just about to scuttle his illustrious career when he sees a beautiful, barefoot Indian girl racing out of a convenience store clutching a stolen croissant. She proves to be an impressive runner and he tries to catch her to no avail. During the pursuit a strange bond is formed between the two, one that quickly strengthens when they meet again. The 21-year-old woman's name is Tonka and she lives in a giant revolving Coke can near a road to the Charles-de-Gaulle airport. She survives on orange soda, stolen food or handouts and catches a shower whenever she can. She is truly a wild one, but somehow, the sprinter thinks he can train her to run professionally. Working with her awakens in him a long dormant passion for his sport. It also opens the door for love. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of Tonka
- Jean-Hugues Anglade - The Sprinter
- Alessandro Haber - Pietro Pistacio
- Marisa Berenson - Mme. Pflaum
- Pamela Soo - Tonka Soobrayen
- Wu Hai - Tran
- Director(s):
- Jean-Hugues Anglade
- Writer(s):
- Jean-Hugues Anglade
- Producer(s):
- Jean-Francois Lepetit
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