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Romantic comedy

Hard Shell, Soft Shell (2021): Cast

Hard Shell, Soft Shell (2021) movie poster

Hard Shell, Soft Shell is a 2021 romantic comedy directed by Emma Benestan, starring Raphaël Quenard as Raphaël, Tiphaine Daviot and Bilel Chegrani. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Hard Shell, Soft Shell (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Emma Benestan
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
French
Studio
UNITÉ
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hard Shell, Soft Shell About?

The premise of Hard Shell, Soft Shell without spoilers.

Az works as an oyster farmer in Sète, intimately familiar with the shellfish he harvests. Planning a romantic proposal, he conceals a ring inside an oyster intending to ask his girlfriend Jess to marry him. When she declines, Az finds himself heartbroken. Luckily, his close-knit group of friends rallies around him, determined to help him move on and find happiness again.

Hard Shell, Soft Shell Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • beach
  • woman director
  • male nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • pubic hair
  • male pubic hair
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Cast & crew

Hard Shell, Soft Shell Cast & Characters

Raphaël Quenard leads the cast as Raphaël, with Tiphaine Daviot as Jessica and Bilel Chegrani as Ahmed. Directed by Emma Benestan; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Emma Benestan

More films directed by Emma Benestan, best-rated first: Animale, Facing the Beast, Taste of Love and Summer of Sarah.

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Hard Shell, Soft Shell Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Hard Shell, Soft Shell.

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Hard Shell, Soft Shell Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Küssen verboten! - Harte Schale, weicher Kern” and “하드 셸”.

Also known as
  • Küssen verboten! - Harte Schale, weicher Kern
  • 하드 셸
  • 소프트 셸
  • Törékeny
  • Křehký
  • Twardo, miękko
  • 脆弱的男人
  • Frágil

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Hard Shell, Soft Shell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hard Shell, Soft Shell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hard Shell, Soft Shell?

Hard Shell, Soft Shell runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Hard Shell, Soft Shell released?

Hard Shell, Soft Shell was released on August 25, 2021.

Who directed Hard Shell, Soft Shell?

Hard Shell, Soft Shell was directed by Emma Benestan.

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Who is in the cast of Hard Shell, Soft Shell?

Hard Shell, Soft Shell stars Raphaël Quenard as Raphaël, Tiphaine Daviot as Jessica and Bilel Chegrani as Ahmed, among 10 credited actors.

Does Hard Shell, Soft Shell have a post-credit scene?

No. Hard Shell, Soft Shell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hard Shell, Soft Shell in?

The original language of Hard Shell, Soft Shell is French.

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