Tonka (1997)
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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.… More 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
- Directed By
- Jean-Hugues Anglade
- Genres
- Art House & International, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jun 4, 1997 Wide
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Cast
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Jean-Hugues Anglade
as The Sprinter
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Pamela Soo
as Tonka Soobrayen
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Alessandro Haber
as Pietro Pistacio
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Wu Hai
as Tran
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Marisa Berenson
as Mme. Pflaum
