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Goodbye, Children

Summary: A French boarding school run by priests seems to be a haven from World War II until a new student arrives. Occupying the next bed in the dormitory to the top student in his class, the two young boys begin to form a bond.
Release Date: February 12, 1988
Genres: Drama, War
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
MPAA: PG

Language: French
Domestic: $ 4,542,825
International: $ 32,788
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